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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. Jori91%
  3. Vicky90%
  4. Tina90%
  5. Cassidy90%
  6. Kelci90%
  7. Teeny90%
  8. Baileigh89%
  9. Cassie89%
  10. Kelsy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri42%
  2. Gisele42%
  3. Faty42%
  4. Erna42%
  5. Eveline42%
  6. Francie42%
  7. Nady42%
  8. Hanni42%
  9. Alannah42%
  10. Geneva42%

Love potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Dada42%
  2. Aditi42%
  3. Irisa42%
  4. Ember42%
  5. Sheen42%
  6. Sheena42%
  7. Jime42%
  8. Auti42%
  9. Tosha42%
  10. Heavenly42%

Professional potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Jaylah42%
  2. Lawanda42%
  3. Roxanna42%
  4. Harp42%
  5. Lay42%
  6. Zoie42%
  7. Quie42%
  8. Kei42%
  9. Mistie42%
  10. Krystin42%

Crush potential for Dandy

Bottom 10

  1. Aggie42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Basia42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Jilly42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Alfreda42%
  8. Desire42%
  9. Nénès42%
  10. Annika42%
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