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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. Cliff96%
  2. Brion95%
  3. Rand94%
  4. Nelson93%
  5. Von93%
  6. Lyndon92%
  7. Darrel92%
  8. Doran92%
  9. Kenneth92%
  10. Rance92%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Elvis42%
  3. Tony45%
  4. Felton47%
  5. Roby50%
  6. Timmy55%
  7. John56%
  8. Joseph56%
  9. Joesph56%
  10. Freddy57%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Wally42%
  2. Tony42%
  3. Elvis42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Raynard42%
  7. Byron42%
  8. Roby42%
  9. Darwin44%
  10. Felton44%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Sid48%
  4. Jimmy51%
  5. Lenny51%
  6. Dickie52%
  7. Davey52%
  8. Daryl53%
  9. Johnny54%
  10. Randy54%

Crush potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Felton43%
  3. Karl44%
  4. Joesph45%
  5. Joseph45%
  6. Kurt49%
  7. Jon51%
  8. Linwood54%
  9. Wally54%
  10. Peter56%
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