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Dew

Boy Name day: March 1
Dew is a short form of Dewey: on birth records it is written Dewey (34,778 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Dewey page. Also a short form of Dewayne, Dewitt.
Origin: Welsh. Meaning: 'Beloved' (via David).
An anglicized form of Welsh Dewi, the Welsh form of David (Hebrew 'beloved'); also an English surname, popularized as a US given name after Admiral Dewey's 1898 victory.

Name day for Dew

March 1

Why this day? Dew is a short form of Dewey, and shares its name day.

Dew is celebrated in the United States on March 1.

The story of the name Dew

Dew is a short form of Dewey. It keeps its origin (Welsh) and meaning — 'Beloved' (via David), and shares its name day, March 1.

On birth records, Dew is rarely written as such: the Dews are Deweys (34,778 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dewey page. Dew is also a short form of Dewayne, Dewitt.

Frequently asked questions about Dew

What does Dew mean?

Dew is a short form of Dewey, which means 'Beloved' (via David).

When is Dew's name day?

March 1, together with Dewey: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dew a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Dewey.

Dew's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Kerri96%
  2. Becky94%
  3. Reba94%
  4. Jenifer94%
  5. Kellie94%
  6. Rebekah94%
  7. Tori93%
  8. Lara92%
  9. Tamika92%
  10. Kennedy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez47%
  3. Madalyn48%
  4. Therese48%
  5. Madeleine48%
  6. Teri48%
  7. Bernadine49%
  8. Bobbi49%
  9. Evangeline49%
  10. Margarita50%

Love potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Yvette95%
  2. Jeannette92%
  3. Marcy92%
  4. Janette92%
  5. Monique89%
  6. Penelope89%
  7. Kelli89%
  8. Tracie88%
  9. Camilla87%
  10. Paulette87%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Raven45%
  3. Iris45%
  4. Heaven46%
  5. Aria46%
  6. Celeste46%
  7. Willow47%
  8. Janis49%
  9. Kali50%
  10. Cheyenne50%

Professional potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Adelaide89%
  2. Addie89%
  3. Candace84%
  4. Elisabeth83%
  5. Betsy83%
  6. Bettye83%
  7. Bettie83%
  8. Bette83%
  9. Lizbeth83%
  10. Marcella82%

Bottom 10

  1. Cassie42%
  2. Nevaeh42%
  3. Tia42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Lilly42%
  6. Candy42%
  7. Misty42%
  8. Ila42%
  9. Lola42%
  10. Heaven42%

Crush potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Kimberley96%
  2. Kellie96%
  3. Shayla96%
  4. Darla96%
  5. Tamika96%
  6. Tori96%
  7. Sherri96%
  8. Paola96%
  9. Kelli96%
  10. Camila96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez45%
  2. Ruthie46%
  3. Bobbi46%
  4. Simone47%
  5. Alberta50%
  6. Jillian51%
  7. Willow55%
  8. Trudy55%
  9. Elva55%
  10. Ramona56%
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