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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. Damon93%
  3. Karrie93%
  4. Wesley92%
  5. Tina90%
  6. Kip90%
  7. Nickie88%
  8. Mandy88%
  9. Jody88%
  10. Torrie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Daron42%
  2. Petrina42%
  3. Rodrick42%
  4. Abdul42%
  5. Imelda42%
  6. Shaun42%
  7. Zebulon42%
  8. Renae42%
  9. Kristie42%
  10. Charity42%

Love potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. Shawna42%
  4. Heath42%
  5. Bobbi42%
  6. Tawana42%
  7. Karin42%
  8. Chandra42%
  9. Anitra42%
  10. Angelique42%

Professional potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Lawanda42%
  2. Aric42%
  3. Mistie42%
  4. Latesha42%
  5. Tobie42%
  6. Tavares42%
  7. Rico42%
  8. Shad42%
  9. Deric42%
  10. Jody42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Clint42%
  4. Hans42%
  5. Erich42%
  6. Shane42%
  7. Bobbi42%
  8. Jermaine42%
  9. Germaine42%
  10. Leopoldo43%
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