Fordwine is a surname that can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is pronounced /ˈfɔrdwaɪn/ with stress on the first syllable. The spelling of the word is based on Old English words "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed" and "wīn" meaning "friend". Therefore, Fordwine can be interpreted as "friend at the ford". This surname is not very common, but its roots and meaning make it a meaningful and historical name.