Edwina
Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Edwina: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1979.
Edwina is the feminine form of Edwin, rooted in Old English “Eadwine” from “ead” (wealth, fortune) and “wine” (friend), meaning “rich friend” or “prosperous friend.” Notable bearers include British Conservative politician Edwina Currie, who served as a junior health minister, and American actress Edwina Booth, star of the 1930s “Trader Horn.” The name also connects to Edwina Mountbatten, a prominent socialite and last Vicereine of India. Though no major places bear the name directly, it shares its etymology with several towns named Edwin or Edwinstowe in England. While never common in Scotland, Edwina saw modest use in the mid-20th century and offers a vintage alternative to the more familiar Edith or Edna.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19794 babies
- Latest (1986)
- #5653 babies
- Total births
- 14since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y