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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. Brian96%
  2. Troy90%
  3. Brent88%
  4. Scott88%
  5. Lance86%
  6. Rodney86%
  7. Derrick85%
  8. Darren85%
  9. Bradley83%
  10. Erik81%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane56%
  2. Shawn56%
  3. Mario66%
  4. Andre70%
  5. Jeremy70%
  6. Eric73%
  7. Marc76%
  8. Chad76%
  9. Wesley76%
  10. Jason79%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Derrick77%
  2. Andre74%
  3. Bradley73%
  4. Brian72%
  5. Troy72%
  6. Rodney71%
  7. Eric69%
  8. Erik69%
  9. Lance69%
  10. Chad68%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeremy54%
  2. Wesley61%
  3. Darren63%
  4. Marc65%
  5. Jason66%
  6. Shawn67%
  7. Shane67%
  8. Chad68%
  9. Brent68%
  10. Mario68%

Professional potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Shane84%
  2. Shawn84%
  3. Erik83%
  4. Marc79%
  5. Eric78%
  6. Troy77%
  7. Brent74%
  8. Derrick72%
  9. Lance72%
  10. Brian71%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad55%
  2. Darren62%
  3. Wesley62%
  4. Jason62%
  5. Rodney64%
  6. Jeremy64%
  7. Mario68%
  8. Bradley68%
  9. Scott68%
  10. Andre68%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Brian87%
  2. Bradley85%
  3. Lance85%
  4. Troy83%
  5. Chad80%
  6. Darren80%
  7. Rodney76%
  8. Jason76%
  9. Scott74%
  10. Brent74%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre56%
  4. Eric59%
  5. Marc59%
  6. Mario60%
  7. Erik64%
  8. Jeremy64%
  9. Derrick71%
  10. Wesley72%
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