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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

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Estella46%
  4. Ruthie48%
  5. Inez53%
  6. Ramona55%
  7. Bernadine55%
  8. Beulah58%
  9. Elva59%
  10. Jeannette60%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Estella42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Fern44%
  5. Opal44%
  6. Elva45%
  7. Lottie47%
  8. Rosie48%
  9. Imogene48%
  10. Elvira48%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Lola47%
  2. Ila52%
  3. Jeannette56%
  4. Elva57%
  5. Ramona57%
  6. Rhoda57%
  7. Opal57%
  8. Lela57%
  9. Jeannine58%
  10. Beulah58%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Mable87%
  2. Jeannine85%
  3. Melba84%
  4. Etta83%
  5. Celia82%
  6. Rhoda82%
  7. Myrna81%
  8. Nannie80%
  9. Sondra80%
  10. Maryann80%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Ramona43%
  3. Ruthie44%
  4. Alberta47%
  5. Elva52%
  6. Bernadine54%
  7. Hilda55%
  8. Addie55%
  9. Geneva55%
  10. Henrietta57%
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