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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:

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Friendship potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Melodee42%
  2. Sherilyn42%
  3. Risa42%
  4. Eartha42%
  5. Peri42%
  6. Perri42%
  7. Suzy42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Marilou42%
  10. Barbie42%

Love potential for Herby

Professional potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki60%
  2. Fonda61%
  3. Drucilla62%
  4. Arnita64%
  5. Dreama65%
  6. Enola66%
  7. Peri66%
  8. Ranae66%
  9. Glynis67%
  10. Eartha68%

Crush potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Gaynell42%
  2. Jacki42%
  3. Becki42%
  4. Melodee42%
  5. Bronwyn42%
  6. Sherilyn42%
  7. Penni42%
  8. Peri42%
  9. Trudie42%
  10. Ronni42%
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