Goldwin \g(o)-ld-win, gol-dwin\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Goldwin is "golden friend". Film pioneer Samuel Goldwyn. Goldwin has 5 variant forms: Goldewin, Goldewyn, Goldwinn, Goldwyn and Goldwynn. Baby names that sound like Goldwin are Coldin, Gladwin, Golding and Golden.