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Goodwin
GUUD-wihn
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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."
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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").