Meaning:
Its source is ead wine, an Old English name meaning "Fortunate friend."
Nicknames: Eddie, Ina and Winnie
Alternative Spellings: Edwena
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.