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Devy

Unisex Name day: February 15 In French: Devon
Devy is a short form of Devon: on birth records it is written Devon (91,371 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Devon page. Also a short form of Devan, Devyn, Deven.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: from Devon (land of the Dumnonii).
A transferred use of the English county name Devon, ultimately from the Celtic tribe Dumnonii ('deep-valley dwellers').

Name day for Devy

February 15

Why this day? Devy is a short form of Devon, and shares its name day.

Devy is celebrated in the United States on February 15.

The story of the name Devy

Devy is a short form of Devon. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — from Devon (land of the Dumnonii), and shares its name day, February 15.

On birth records, Devy is rarely written as such: the Devys are Devons (91,371 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Devon page. Devy is also a short form of Devan, Devyn, Deven.

Frequently asked questions about Devy

What does Devy mean?

Devy is a short form of Devon, which means from Devon (land of the Dumnonii).

When is Devy's name day?

February 15, together with Devon: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Devy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Devon.

Devy's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Lexi91%
  2. Hadley89%
  3. Kennedy88%
  4. Mara87%
  5. Eve84%
  6. Raegan82%
  7. Adeline81%
  8. Adalyn81%
  9. Noelle81%
  10. Athena81%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Evangeline55%
  3. Luna57%
  4. Millie59%
  5. Willow59%
  6. Penelope61%
  7. Nova61%
  8. Nyla62%
  9. Piper62%
  10. Ximena62%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Willow42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Luna42%
  4. Ximena42%
  5. Aria42%
  6. Nyla42%
  7. Iris42%
  8. Aurora42%
  9. Phoebe43%
  10. Genesis43%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Luna50%
  3. Paisley55%
  4. Nola55%
  5. Adalynn55%
  6. Lyla55%
  7. Nyla55%
  8. Ryleigh58%
  9. Colette59%
  10. Aria59%

Crush potential for Devy

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