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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. Karrie93%
  2. Joi89%
  3. Jaci88%
  4. Kortney88%
  5. Kaci88%
  6. Sydnee88%
  7. Kelsi88%
  8. Lexie88%
  9. Karleigh88%
  10. Missy88%

Bottom 10

  1. Gisele42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Alannah42%
  4. Consuelo42%
  5. Theda42%
  6. Kiersten42%
  7. Imelda42%
  8. Una42%
  9. Pamala42%
  10. Madge42%

Love potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Ember42%
  2. Tosha42%
  3. Edythe42%
  4. Brisa42%
  5. Mercy42%
  6. Alaya42%
  7. Ardith42%
  8. Alia42%
  9. Lilith42%
  10. Nikole42%

Professional potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Jaylah42%
  2. Lawanda42%
  3. Roxanna42%
  4. Zoie42%
  5. Alia42%
  6. Ashely42%
  7. Gia42%
  8. Louann42%
  9. Georgette42%
  10. Evie42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Top 10

  1. Shanice96%
  2. Cayla96%
  3. Missy96%
  4. Latisha96%
  5. Liza96%
  6. Kendyl96%
  7. Shelbie96%
  8. Kati96%
  9. Farrah96%
  10. Cindi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Desire42%
  3. Annika42%
  4. Aniya42%
  5. Terrie42%
  6. Gussie42%
  7. Erna42%
  8. Lisbeth42%
  9. Edythe42%
  10. Bertie42%
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