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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. Julius93%
  2. Ervin92%
  3. Harlan92%
  4. Roosevelt86%
  5. Murray86%
  6. Bert86%
  7. Willis86%
  8. Doyle86%
  9. Dick86%
  10. Wilson86%

Bottom 10

  1. Junior42%
  2. Homer57%
  3. Percy57%
  4. Elbert60%
  5. Buddy61%
  6. Morris62%
  7. Conrad62%
  8. Amos66%
  9. Hugh68%
  10. Willard68%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Junior42%
  2. Percy42%
  3. Homer42%
  4. Amos50%
  5. Rufus50%
  6. Lowell53%
  7. Virgil53%
  8. Reuben57%
  9. Jess57%
  10. Garland57%

Professional potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Woodrow91%
  2. Louie90%
  3. Edmond89%
  4. Edmund89%
  5. Conrad84%
  6. Wilfred83%
  7. Willard83%
  8. Anton83%
  9. Otto82%
  10. Hugh81%

Bottom 10

  1. Roscoe52%
  2. Buddy54%
  3. Luther60%
  4. Bert61%
  5. Morris61%
  6. Amos62%
  7. Percy62%
  8. Virgil62%
  9. Archie63%
  10. Jess63%

Crush potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Elbert49%
  3. Willard51%
  4. Alton53%
  5. Homer53%
  6. Hugh54%
  7. Hubert54%
  8. Morris54%
  9. Earnest57%
  10. Horace57%
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