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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. Kenneth92%
  2. Darryl92%
  3. Thomas92%
  4. Stanley90%
  5. Roy90%
  6. Vincent89%
  7. Gary88%
  8. Jeff88%
  9. Steve88%
  10. Jerome88%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Tony45%
  3. John56%
  4. Joseph56%
  5. Jimmy60%
  6. Tommy61%
  7. Ronald66%
  8. Karl66%
  9. Danny67%
  10. Eddie67%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Jeffery78%
  2. Roger78%
  3. Jeffrey78%
  4. Bob76%
  5. Robert76%
  6. Randall75%
  7. Darryl75%
  8. Douglas75%
  9. Thomas75%
  10. Michael74%

Bottom 10

  1. Tony42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Johnny42%
  4. Duane52%
  5. Jim53%
  6. Jimmy53%
  7. Ronald54%
  8. Randy55%
  9. Kevin56%
  10. Tom56%

Professional potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Philip91%
  2. Phillip91%
  3. Larry86%
  4. Jeffrey86%
  5. Lawrence86%
  6. Jeffery86%
  7. Peter86%
  8. John84%
  9. Paul83%
  10. Don83%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy51%
  2. Johnny54%
  3. Randy54%
  4. Dean58%
  5. Curtis59%
  6. Ronald59%
  7. Ronnie59%
  8. Tommy59%
  9. Jim60%
  10. Duane60%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Kenneth87%
  2. Darryl85%
  3. Thomas84%
  4. Ronnie82%
  5. Vincent82%
  6. David81%
  7. Darrell80%
  8. Dean80%
  9. Todd80%
  10. Roy78%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl44%
  3. Joseph45%
  4. Jon51%
  5. Peter56%
  6. Philip56%
  7. Phillip56%
  8. Gordon56%
  9. Dennis56%
  10. Don57%
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