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Ley

Girl Name day: February 27
Ley is a short form of Chelsey: on birth records it is written Chelsey (31,393 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Chelsey page. Also a short form of Carley, Lyndsey, Beverley.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Chalk wharf or landing place.
Variant of Chelsea, from Old English 'cealc-hyth' (chalk landing place), a district of London turned given name.

Name day for Ley

February 27

Why this day? Ley is a short form of Chelsey, and shares its name day.

Ley is celebrated in the United States on February 27.

The story of the name Ley

Ley is a short form of Chelsey. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — chalk wharf or landing place, and shares its name day, February 27.

On birth records, Ley is rarely written as such: the Leys are Chelseys (31,393 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Chelsey page. Ley is also a short form of Carley, Lyndsey, Beverley.

Frequently asked questions about Ley

What does Ley mean?

Ley is a short form of Chelsey, which means chalk wharf or landing place.

When is Ley's name day?

February 27, together with Chelsey: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ley a name in its own right?

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

Ley's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Andrea48%
  3. Constance50%
  4. Connie50%
  5. Faith50%
  6. Agnes52%
  7. Barbara52%
  8. Terri53%
  9. Martha53%
  10. Roberta53%

Love potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Lillie46%
  4. Kylie46%
  5. Hailey46%
  6. Tina48%
  7. Maggie49%
  8. Cindy49%
  9. Zoe50%
  10. Savannah51%

Professional potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Jennie42%
  2. Addison42%
  3. Joan42%
  4. Miranda42%
  5. Tamara42%
  6. Destiny42%
  7. Jean42%
  8. Vicki42%
  9. Gloria42%
  10. Carla42%

Crush potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Rosa96%
  2. Ava96%
  3. Allison96%
  4. Leah96%
  5. Marlene96%
  6. Laurie96%
  7. Caroline96%
  8. Cynthia96%
  9. Gail96%
  10. Marsha96%
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