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Perry-Jay

Boy Name day: February 3
Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry: on birth records it is written Perry (78,448 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Perry page.
Origin: Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin. Meaning: Dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.
From Old English 'pyrige' meaning pear tree, used as a locational surname; also a short form of Peregrine (Latin Peregrinus, 'pilgrim').

Name day for Perry-Jay

February 3

Why this day? Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry, and shares its name day.

Perry-Jay is celebrated in the United States on February 3.

The story of the name Perry-Jay

Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin) and meaning — dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler', and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Perry-Jay is rarely written as such: the Perry-Jays are Perrys (78,448 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Perry page.

Frequently asked questions about Perry-Jay

What does Perry-Jay mean?

Perry-Jay is a short form of Perry, which means dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.

When is Perry-Jay's name day?

February 3, together with Perry: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Perry-Jay a name in its own right?

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

Perry-Jay's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Jack50%
  2. John50%
  3. Shawn50%
  4. Shane50%
  5. Sean50%
  6. Juan50%
  7. Ivan51%
  8. Roland53%
  9. Herbert54%
  10. Joseph56%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Johnny49%
  4. Max53%
  5. Jimmy54%
  6. Arnold54%
  7. Clayton56%
  8. Tommy57%
  9. Owen57%
  10. Tristan58%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Joseph90%
  2. Jose90%
  3. Joe90%
  4. Jesus89%
  5. Chester88%
  6. Abraham87%
  7. Juan85%
  8. Sean85%
  9. Jack85%
  10. Shawn85%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander42%
  2. Chad45%
  3. Chase46%
  4. Max47%
  5. Dean48%
  6. Preston51%
  7. Donald52%
  8. Ivan52%
  9. Darren52%
  10. Jason52%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert47%
  2. Sean48%
  3. Shane48%
  4. Juan48%
  5. Jack48%
  6. Shawn48%
  7. John48%
  8. Ivan49%
  9. Roland52%
  10. Abraham53%
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