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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. Boyce95%
  2. Catharine95%
  3. Leone94%
  4. Wilmer92%
  5. Dorsey91%
  6. Booker91%
  7. Ned90%
  8. Odell90%
  9. Evans90%
  10. Golda90%

Bottom 10

  1. Hellen42%
  2. Lennie42%
  3. Louella42%
  4. Elmo42%
  5. Marlyn42%
  6. Lulu42%
  7. Elton42%
  8. Dolly42%
  9. Rubie43%
  10. Lovie43%

Love potential for Devy

Top 10

  1. Truman85%
  2. Dessie81%
  3. Vergie81%
  4. Lessie81%
  5. Oma79%
  6. Carleton78%
  7. Arther78%
  8. Meyer78%
  9. Madge78%
  10. Wilmer78%

Bottom 10

  1. Dolly42%
  2. Elton42%
  3. Jaunita42%
  4. Novella42%
  5. Verne42%
  6. Lulu42%
  7. Merlin42%
  8. Marlyn42%
  9. Louella42%
  10. Alyce42%

Professional potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Wilda42%
  2. Hilton42%
  3. Idella44%
  4. Lulu46%
  5. Waldo48%
  6. Buster48%
  7. Tillie49%
  8. Bud51%
  9. Marlyn51%
  10. Cletus52%

Crush potential for Devy

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Oren44%
  4. Merlin45%
  5. Millard45%
  6. Ione45%
  7. Merlyn46%
  8. Newton47%
  9. Neva47%
  10. Iona47%
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