Goodwin

Goodwin Meaning & Origin

About Goodwin
The name Goodwin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning "good" and "wine" meaning "friend" or "friendship." Therefore, the name Goodwin can be interpreted to mean "good friend" or "friendly." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their amiable and kind nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Goodwin are male.

Goodwin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G UH1 D W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgʊdwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goodwin in Braille

Here's how to represent Goodwin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Goodwin in braille

How to Spell the Name Goodwin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Goodwin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Goodwin in sign language

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