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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. Andree48%
  2. Helga53%
  3. Theresia57%
  4. Cyndi57%
  5. Butch58%
  6. Mikki59%
  7. Rock59%
  8. Cleophus60%
  9. Sid61%
  10. Jacki62%

Love potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Barbie43%
  3. Velvet45%
  4. Mikki46%
  5. Cyndi49%
  6. Deedee49%
  7. Davy51%
  8. Alphonzo51%
  9. Micky52%
  10. Cherrie52%

Professional potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Randie42%
  2. Flint42%
  3. Fonda42%
  4. Lita42%
  5. Raynard42%
  6. Brion42%
  7. Drucilla42%
  8. Rudolfo42%
  9. Arnita42%
  10. Eartha42%

Crush potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Randie96%
  2. Brinda96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Timmie96%
  5. Jona96%
  6. Wayde96%
  7. Kieth96%
  8. Doretta96%
  9. Ilona96%
  10. Laurice96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree56%
  2. Helga64%
  3. Melodee70%
  4. Georgine70%
  5. Cleophus70%
  6. Theresia71%
  7. Cyndi71%
  8. Herb73%
  9. Jame74%
  10. Deedee74%
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