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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. Nelson93%
  2. Darrel92%
  3. Rex90%
  4. Fredrick90%
  5. Ed90%
  6. Dewayne89%
  7. Randal88%
  8. Carlton88%
  9. Clay88%
  10. Van87%

Bottom 10

  1. Timmy55%
  2. Freddy57%
  3. Garry60%
  4. Byron62%
  5. Rudy63%
  6. Sammy63%
  7. Teddy67%
  8. Bradford67%
  9. Darwin69%
  10. Matt70%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Stewart80%
  2. Gerard78%
  3. Rodger78%
  4. Rocky77%
  5. Nelson75%
  6. Darrel75%
  7. Teddy74%
  8. Carlton74%
  9. Rex74%
  10. Dwayne72%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron42%
  2. Darwin44%
  3. Benny50%
  4. Matt53%
  5. Van54%
  6. Laurence55%
  7. Garry57%
  8. Daryl58%
  9. Ted58%
  10. Kurt58%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Daryl53%
  2. Rudy55%
  3. Matt55%
  4. Garry55%
  5. Freddy58%
  6. Monte59%
  7. Greg60%
  8. Timmy61%
  9. Rodger62%
  10. Bret62%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Brad89%
  2. Dewayne85%
  3. Nelson85%
  4. Bret82%
  5. Darrel81%
  6. Carlton80%
  7. Rex80%
  8. Ron80%
  9. Perry80%
  10. Fredrick79%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt49%
  2. Dwight56%
  3. Guy56%
  4. Pete56%
  5. Bradford57%
  6. Freddy57%
  7. Timmy59%
  8. Darwin59%
  9. Garry61%
  10. Rudy62%
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