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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.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Dianne92%
  2. Vickie92%
  3. Vicki92%
  4. Diana92%
  5. Diane92%
  6. Gail90%
  7. Claudia88%
  8. Brenda88%
  9. Laura87%
  10. Lori87%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Rita52%
  5. Barbara54%
  6. Roberta55%
  7. Martha55%
  8. Theresa55%
  9. Teresa55%
  10. Terri55%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Gloria78%
  2. Janet78%
  3. Denise77%
  4. Annette74%
  5. Yvonne74%
  6. Renee74%
  7. Glenda74%
  8. Brenda73%
  9. Gail73%
  10. Vicki72%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Wanda43%
  6. Bonnie45%
  7. Joy47%
  8. Barbara48%
  9. Ann49%
  10. Anne49%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Melody52%
  2. Phyllis55%
  3. Bonnie56%
  4. Janet56%
  5. Carla58%
  6. Joy58%
  7. Cindy59%
  8. Yvonne59%
  9. Tammy60%
  10. Peggy60%

Crush potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Constance43%
  2. Connie43%
  3. Roberta44%
  4. Martha44%
  5. Barbara46%
  6. Anne51%
  7. Ann51%
  8. Terri54%
  9. Teresa54%
  10. Theresa54%
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