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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Tracy93%
  2. Wesley92%
  3. Tina90%
  4. Stacy85%
  5. Jason84%
  6. Tara81%
  7. Mario81%
  8. Gina81%
  9. Bradley80%
  10. Kelly79%

Bottom 10

  1. Andre42%
  2. Eric42%
  3. Tonya42%
  4. Shane42%
  5. Shawn42%
  6. Amy43%
  7. Marc45%
  8. Lisa47%
  9. Michele48%
  10. Angela48%

Love potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Mario85%
  2. Wesley78%
  3. Jamie78%
  4. Tracy75%
  5. Tina72%
  6. Jeremy71%
  7. Christy69%
  8. Stacey69%
  9. Wendy68%
  10. Jason67%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina44%
  2. Dana44%
  3. Shannon46%
  4. Deanna46%
  5. April47%
  6. Lisa47%
  7. Jennifer49%
  8. Amy50%
  9. Marc50%
  10. Tamara51%

Professional potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Tamara42%
  3. Bradley42%
  4. Tara42%
  5. Gina42%
  6. Brian42%
  7. Tracy42%
  8. Jason42%
  9. Tina42%
  10. Chad42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Stacy96%
  2. Melissa96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Tracy96%
  5. Wesley96%
  6. Tina96%
  7. Mario96%
  8. Gina95%
  9. Wendy95%
  10. Melinda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Andre43%
  4. Tonya45%
  5. Marc47%
  6. Eric47%
  7. Erik52%
  8. Katrina57%
  9. Michelle58%
  10. Derrick58%
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