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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

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Cleo42%
  3. Junior42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Estella46%
  6. Ruthie48%
  7. Inez53%
  8. Ramona55%
  9. Bernadine55%
  10. Johnie56%

Love potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Fay42%
  2. Junior42%
  3. Estella42%
  4. Cleo42%
  5. Lizzie42%
  6. Percy42%
  7. Homer42%
  8. Lola42%
  9. Fern44%
  10. Opal44%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Lola47%
  2. Fay49%
  3. Roscoe52%
  4. Ila52%
  5. Buddy54%
  6. Merle55%
  7. Jeannette56%
  8. Elva57%
  9. Ramona57%
  10. Rhoda57%

Crush potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Mable87%
  2. Jeannine85%
  3. Melba84%
  4. Etta83%
  5. Celia82%
  6. Rhoda82%
  7. Dewey81%
  8. Myrna81%
  9. Carroll80%
  10. Nannie80%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Johnie42%
  4. Ramona43%
  5. Ruthie44%
  6. Alberta47%
  7. Elbert49%
  8. Willard51%
  9. Elva52%
  10. Alton53%
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