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Herby

Boy Name day: March 16
Herby is a short form of Herbert: on birth records it is written Herbert (229,068 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Herbert page. Also a short form of Herb.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Bright army / illustrious warrior.
From Germanic 'heri' (army) and 'beraht' (bright, famous), meaning 'bright/illustrious army'.

Name day for Herby

March 16

Why this day? Herby is a short form of Herbert, and shares its name day.

Herby is celebrated in the United States on March 16.

The story of the name Herby

Herby is a short form of Herbert. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — bright army / illustrious warrior, and shares its name day, March 16.

On birth records, Herby is rarely written as such: the Herbys are Herberts (229,068 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Herbert page. Herby is also a short form of Herb.

Frequently asked questions about Herby

What does Herby mean?

Herby is a short form of Herbert, which means bright army / illustrious warrior.

When is Herby's name day?

March 16, together with Herbert: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Herby a name in its own right?

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

Herby's profile

Energy 3/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 2/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Herby

Top 10

  1. Alfreda82%
  2. Marta74%
  3. Terrie74%
  4. Dona73%
  5. Reta72%
  6. Maryellen72%
  7. Earlene72%
  8. Kaye72%
  9. Tena72%
  10. Freida72%

Bottom 10

  1. Gayla42%
  2. Judi42%
  3. Marilynn42%
  4. Carlotta42%
  5. Aleta42%
  6. Caryl42%
  7. Roxann42%
  8. Bonny42%
  9. Teena42%
  10. Edie42%

Love potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Merry42%
  2. Roslyn42%
  3. Louann42%
  4. Kitty42%
  5. Caryl42%
  6. Carlotta42%
  7. Twila42%
  8. Madonna42%
  9. Delphine42%
  10. Sherie42%

Professional potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Georgette49%
  3. Madonna53%
  4. Roxane56%
  5. Deidre57%
  6. Gay60%
  7. Suzette62%
  8. Lolita62%
  9. Twila63%
  10. Nan66%

Crush potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Louann42%
  2. Gerri42%
  3. Coleen42%
  4. Madonna42%
  5. Gilda42%
  6. Teena42%
  7. Lolita42%
  8. Dinah42%
  9. Merry42%
  10. Lynnette42%
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