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Dandy

Boy Name day: November 28
Dandy is a short form of Randy: on birth records it is written Randy (333,258 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Randy page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Shield-wolf.
Randy is a diminutive of Randall/Randolph, from Germanic 'Rand-wulf' (rand 'shield rim' + wulf 'wolf').

Name day for Dandy

November 28

Why this day? Dandy is a short form of Randy, and shares its name day.

Dandy is celebrated in France and Brazil on November 30; the United States on November 28.

The story of the name Dandy

Dandy is a short form of Randy. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — shield-wolf, and shares its name day, November 28.

On birth records, Dandy is rarely written as such: the Dandys are Randys (333,258 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Randy page.

Frequently asked questions about Dandy

What does Dandy mean?

Dandy is a short form of Randy, which means shield-wolf.

When is Dandy's name day?

November 28, together with Randy: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dandy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Randy.

Dandy's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 4/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Lex88%
  2. Massimo88%
  3. Paolo88%
  4. Fabio88%
  5. Broc87%
  6. Trenten87%
  7. Tayden85%
  8. Keyshawn84%
  9. Fredy84%
  10. Zach84%

Bottom 10

  1. Eben42%
  2. Cecilio42%
  3. Luc42%
  4. Hyrum42%
  5. Obed42%
  6. Job42%
  7. Jeshua42%
  8. Heber42%
  9. Ciro42%
  10. Avrohom42%

Love potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Artemio42%
  3. Antwone42%
  4. Isaak42%
  5. Arnav42%
  6. Luc42%
  7. Donavin42%
  8. Marek43%
  9. Kyran43%
  10. Adin44%

Professional potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Landin78%
  2. Eben75%
  3. Aman73%
  4. Job73%
  5. Elder73%
  6. Lathan71%
  7. Bradon71%
  8. Graeme71%
  9. Joeseph68%
  10. Everardo68%

Bottom 10

  1. Savion42%
  2. Shaan42%
  3. Keshaun42%
  4. Jashawn42%
  5. Tyreek42%
  6. Kayne42%
  7. Tyce42%
  8. Daylan42%
  9. Omarion42%
  10. Ajay42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Isaak42%
  3. Ciro42%
  4. Obed42%
  5. Job46%
  6. Heber46%
  7. Marek47%
  8. Jens48%
  9. Eben49%
  10. Graydon49%
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