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Goodwin
GUUD-wihn
Goodwin (name) means an old English given name, formed from words meaning "good" and "friend," now more common as a surname. Example: “The Goodwin family has lived in this town for generations.”
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An old English given name, formed from words meaning "good" and "friend," now more common as a surname.
"The Goodwin family has lived in this town for generations."
How to use Goodwin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional English surname (and rare first name) meaning roughly "good friend."
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Etymology
From Old English gōd ("good") and wine ("friend").
Rhymes for Goodwin
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What does “Goodwin” mean?
The word “Goodwin” means an old English given name, formed from words meaning "good" and "friend," now more common as a surname. In plain terms, a traditional English surname (and rare first name) meaning roughly "good friend.".
How do you pronounce “Goodwin”?
“Goodwin” is pronounced GUUD-wihn (/ˈɡʊdwɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Goodwin” in a sentence?
Here is “Goodwin” used in a sentence: “The Goodwin family has lived in this town for generations.”
What part of speech is “Goodwin”?
“Goodwin” is a name.
Where does the word “Goodwin” come from?
The word “Goodwin” comes from Old English. From Old English gōd ("good") and wine ("friend").
Is “Goodwin” a common word?
“Goodwin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
