Edwin means "rich friend" from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and wine "friend". This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, regarded as a saint. After the Norman conquest the name was not popular, but it was eventually revived in the 19th century. A notable bearer was the astronaut Edwin Aldrin (1930-), also known as Buzz, the second man to walk on the moon.
Saintly namesake: Edwin of Northumbria was a 7th-century king who converted to Christianity and is venerated as a saint for his role in spreading the faith in northern England. (October 12 · 7th century)
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