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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. Gale96%
  2. Nelson93%
  3. Darrel92%
  4. Dianna92%
  5. Tommie92%
  6. Rex90%
  7. Freddie90%
  8. Fredrick90%
  9. Ed90%
  10. Becky89%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam50%
  3. Janis52%
  4. Timmy55%
  5. Therese55%
  6. Teri55%
  7. Margarita56%
  8. Jeannie57%
  9. Freddy57%
  10. Bernadette59%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Pam42%
  4. Byron42%
  5. Mona44%
  6. Margo44%
  7. Darwin44%
  8. Myra47%
  9. Shelley48%
  10. Lou48%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Paulette46%
  2. Dee52%
  3. Daryl53%
  4. Rudy55%
  5. Sandy55%
  6. Matt55%
  7. Lorie55%
  8. Garry55%
  9. Jeannie56%
  10. Joey56%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Brad89%
  2. Leann89%
  3. Gale89%
  4. Darla88%
  5. Sheri88%
  6. Sherri88%
  7. Dewayne85%
  8. Nelson85%
  9. Tammie85%
  10. Pam84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt49%
  2. Jan51%
  3. Janis51%
  4. Trudy52%
  5. Teri54%
  6. Therese54%
  7. Rene56%
  8. Dwight56%
  9. Guy56%
  10. Pete56%
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