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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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Friendship potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Kaytlin96%
  2. Ker96%
  3. Kerr96%
  4. Shaunna96%
  5. Caylin96%
  6. Meggan96%
  7. Denisha96%
  8. Cristi95%
  9. Siera95%
  10. Macayla95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthy42%
  2. Ru42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Roo42%
  5. Tut42%
  6. Drea43%
  7. Hildegarde47%
  8. Zee47%
  9. Aggie47%
  10. Agnou47%

Love potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Laronda96%
  2. Yvettette95%
  3. Yvy95%
  4. Yv95%
  5. Yvi95%
  6. Shavon94%
  7. Kimberli94%
  8. Lavonda94%
  9. Stephaine93%
  10. Debbra93%

Bottom 10

  1. Louna42%
  2. Luni42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Ravena45%
  5. Irisa45%
  6. Ravenne45%
  7. Iri45%
  8. Zulema45%
  9. Risette45%
  10. Iridou45%

Professional potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Mattison90%
  2. Patrina89%
  3. Katharina89%
  4. Addi89%
  5. Rosalynn88%
  6. Constant87%
  7. Con87%
  8. Stance87%
  9. Connie-Bee87%
  10. Constie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Tiati42%
  2. Kayles42%
  3. Melynda42%
  4. Peri42%
  5. Luni42%
  6. Kaili42%
  7. Allysa42%
  8. Kyah42%
  9. Dia42%
  10. Mist42%

Crush potential for Dew

Top 10

  1. Sher96%
  2. Chelly96%
  3. Baylie96%
  4. Tionna96%
  5. Taylar96%
  6. Lavonda96%
  7. Pao96%
  8. Rubes96%
  9. Toria96%
  10. Jamesha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Agnou45%
  3. Drea45%
  4. Iny45%
  5. Hildegarde45%
  6. Aggie45%
  7. Zee45%
  8. Nes45%
  9. Nénès45%
  10. Stance46%
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