Meaning: Its source is ead wine, an Old English name meaning "Fortunate friend."

Nicknames: Eddie, Ina and Winnie

Alternative Spellings: Edwena

Variant Forms: Edwyna

Popularity: The name Edwina ranked 821st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.