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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

Top 10

  1. Camden96%
  2. Lexi96%
  3. Kai95%
  4. Hadley95%
  5. Beau93%
  6. Adalynn92%
  7. Presley92%
  8. Paisley92%
  9. Ryleigh92%
  10. Asher91%

Love potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Scarlett46%
  3. Kali49%
  4. Millie50%
  5. King51%
  6. Phoenix51%
  7. Luna51%
  8. Charley52%
  9. Aurora55%
  10. Lyric56%

Professional potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Sage77%
  2. Isla73%
  3. Abel73%
  4. Serenity72%
  5. Graham72%
  6. Jude71%
  7. Ellis71%
  8. Adelaide71%
  9. Beau70%
  10. Lane70%

Bottom 10

  1. Axel42%
  2. Cash42%
  3. Ali42%
  4. Amari42%
  5. Xander42%
  6. Kyler42%
  7. Jayce42%
  8. Kendrick42%
  9. Zander42%
  10. Valentina42%

Crush potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Londyn96%
  2. Rhett96%
  3. Amir96%
  4. Hadley96%
  5. Roman96%
  6. Adeline96%
  7. Xander96%
  8. Raegan96%
  9. Noelle96%
  10. Jayce96%
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