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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. Joesph48%
  2. Felton53%
  3. Eddy58%
  4. Dino59%
  5. Ernie60%
  6. Kennith63%
  7. Denny63%
  8. Denis63%
  9. Linwood64%
  10. Rogers64%

Love potential for Ley

Bottom 10

  1. Eddy43%
  2. Elvis48%
  3. Ronny50%
  4. Lenny50%
  5. Dirk53%
  6. Hal53%
  7. Robby57%
  8. Ike59%
  9. Richie59%
  10. Monty60%

Professional potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Linwood81%
  2. Stanton78%
  3. Joesph78%
  4. Toney75%
  5. Jerrold74%
  6. Rob74%
  7. Rogers74%
  8. Dwain74%
  9. Hal70%
  10. Kennith69%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Farrell42%
  3. Ike42%
  4. Vince42%
  5. Chuck44%
  6. Rickie45%
  7. Elvis46%
  8. Donn48%
  9. Fritz49%
  10. Richie49%

Crush potential for Ley

Top 10

  1. Farrell96%
  2. Lanny96%
  3. Stanton96%
  4. Berry96%
  5. Tod94%
  6. Glynn94%
  7. Cliff93%
  8. Frederic93%
  9. Vince92%
  10. Lyndon92%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph56%
  2. Linwood64%
  3. Felton64%
  4. Lawerence69%
  5. Rogers69%
  6. Kennith70%
  7. Hal70%
  8. Denny70%
  9. Denis70%
  10. Ernie71%
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