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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

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Consuelo42%
  3. Theda42%
  4. Una42%
  5. Madge42%
  6. Ofelia42%
  7. Ester42%
  8. Arleen42%
  9. Dessie42%
  10. Aline42%

Love potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Edythe42%
  2. Ardith42%
  3. Orpha42%
  4. Jannie42%
  5. Neva42%
  6. Iona42%
  7. Ofelia42%
  8. Hellen42%
  9. Avis42%
  10. Nelda42%

Professional potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Floy42%
  2. Fanny42%
  3. Lessie42%
  4. Dolly42%
  5. Marylou42%
  6. Shirlee42%
  7. Carmella42%
  8. Kattie42%
  9. Tessie42%
  10. Rubye42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Gussie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Edythe42%
  4. Bertie42%
  5. Una43%
  6. Ardith44%
  7. Orpha44%
  8. Arline44%
  9. Neva45%
  10. Earnestine45%
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