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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. Leroy96%
  2. Franklin93%
  3. Warren92%
  4. Fred90%
  5. Edward90%
  6. Chester88%
  7. Billy86%
  8. Harvey86%
  9. Floyd85%
  10. Frank85%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack56%
  2. Joe56%
  3. Albert60%
  4. Milton60%
  5. Roland60%
  6. Herbert60%
  7. Maurice62%
  8. Leon63%
  9. Herman64%
  10. Earl65%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Chester83%
  2. Gilbert80%
  3. Alfred80%
  4. Ray79%
  5. Raymond79%
  6. Leroy78%
  7. Louis76%
  8. Lester76%
  9. Bobby76%
  10. Franklin76%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Calvin49%
  3. Milton50%
  4. Arthur55%
  5. Arnold56%
  6. Edwin57%
  7. Cecil58%
  8. Sam59%
  9. Claude59%
  10. Alvin59%

Professional potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Henry93%
  2. Harry93%
  3. Louis90%
  4. Clarence90%
  5. Chester87%
  6. Edward85%
  7. Jack84%
  8. Harold83%
  9. Howard83%
  10. Frank83%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde54%
  2. Ralph59%
  3. Marvin60%
  4. George61%
  5. Maurice61%
  6. Leon61%
  7. Elmer62%
  8. Gene62%
  9. Donald62%
  10. Eugene62%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Leroy91%
  2. Franklin82%
  3. Donald81%
  4. Fred79%
  5. Billy77%
  6. Louis77%
  7. Edward75%
  8. Elmer75%
  9. Lester75%
  10. Lewis74%

Bottom 10

  1. Roland42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Joe45%
  5. Herman49%
  6. Harry49%
  7. Albert49%
  8. Henry49%
  9. Leonard50%
  10. Arnold51%
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