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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. Juan42%
  2. Jose48%
  3. Ivan50%
  4. Faith50%
  5. Maggie57%
  6. Madelyn60%
  7. Hector62%
  8. Oscar62%
  9. Hannah62%
  10. Max63%

Love potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Jared91%
  2. Gavin91%
  3. Makayla91%
  4. Samuel90%
  5. Eduardo90%
  6. Eli90%
  7. Miguel90%
  8. Madelyn89%
  9. Isaac89%
  10. Jacob87%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Oscar46%
  3. Kylie46%
  4. Max46%
  5. Hailey46%
  6. Maggie49%
  7. Zoe50%
  8. Savannah51%
  9. Dylan52%
  10. Andy53%

Professional potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Addison42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Caleb42%
  4. Destiny42%
  5. Preston42%
  6. Chase42%
  7. Brady42%
  8. Isaiah42%
  9. Ivan42%
  10. Brianna42%

Crush potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Juan53%
  2. Jose56%
  3. Ivan62%
  4. Hannah65%
  5. Faith67%
  6. Zoe72%
  7. Maggie72%
  8. Hailey72%
  9. Hector73%
  10. Isabel74%
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