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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. Sallie42%
  2. Fannie42%
  3. Rosie42%
  4. Winnie42%
  5. Flora42%
  6. Goldie42%
  7. Rhoda42%
  8. Lottie42%
  9. Effie42%
  10. Estella42%

Love potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Estella42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Lucile42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Flora42%
  6. Faye42%
  7. Sallie42%
  8. Imogene42%
  9. Elvira42%
  10. Rosie42%

Professional potential for Herby

Top 10

  1. Eunice96%
  2. Selma95%
  3. Dorothea95%
  4. Estelle95%
  5. Addie92%
  6. Helene92%
  7. Erma91%
  8. Irma91%
  9. Freda89%
  10. Bette89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila58%
  2. Lola58%
  3. Elva60%
  4. Ramona61%
  5. Estella61%
  6. Lela63%
  7. Opal63%
  8. Jeannette63%
  9. Fern66%
  10. Velma66%

Crush potential for Herby

Bottom 10

  1. Carmela42%
  2. Faye42%
  3. May42%
  4. Goldie42%
  5. Erma42%
  6. Reba42%
  7. Imogene42%
  8. Dixie42%
  9. Nell42%
  10. Rosalie42%
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