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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. Cliff96%
  2. Von93%
  3. Tana92%
  4. Lyndon92%
  5. Brigitte92%
  6. Luann91%
  7. Williams90%
  8. Rod90%
  9. Gil90%
  10. Frederic90%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Dorinda42%
  3. Kitty42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Sherie43%
  7. Mitzi43%
  8. Marilynn45%
  9. Louann46%
  10. Nena46%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Wally42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Sheree42%
  4. Edie42%
  5. Dorinda42%
  6. Moira42%
  7. Madonna42%
  8. Elvis42%
  9. Sherie42%
  10. Nena42%

Professional potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton93%
  3. Lawerence92%
  4. Phil91%
  5. Fredric88%
  6. Curtiss88%
  7. Vikki87%
  8. Rogers86%
  9. Marta86%
  10. Rob86%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Deidre42%
  4. Unknown47%
  5. Gay49%
  6. Lolita50%
  7. Lenny51%
  8. Dickie52%
  9. Dori52%
  10. Suzette54%

Crush potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Felton43%
  2. Joesph45%
  3. Edie47%
  4. Alfreda47%
  5. Georgette52%
  6. Moira53%
  7. Zina53%
  8. Terrie54%
  9. Linwood54%
  10. Wally54%
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