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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

Top 10

  1. Mitch96%
  2. Curtiss95%
  3. Gil95%
  4. Rob95%
  5. Frederic94%
  6. Glynn93%
  7. Cornell93%
  8. Stanton93%
  9. Stan93%
  10. Lyndon92%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph56%
  2. Donn62%
  3. Elvis62%
  4. Eddy62%
  5. Dino63%
  6. Felton65%
  7. Hal66%
  8. Dirk67%
  9. Lenny67%
  10. Ronny68%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Hal51%
  2. Dirk52%
  3. Elvis56%
  4. Eddy57%
  5. Curt62%
  6. Phil63%
  7. Lenny64%
  8. Ronny64%
  9. Denny64%
  10. Denis64%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk57%
  2. Chuck57%
  3. Rickie58%
  4. Elvis58%
  5. Ike60%
  6. Farrell60%
  7. Stanford61%
  8. Vince63%
  9. Donn64%
  10. Tod65%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Rob95%
  2. Mitch94%
  3. Stanton93%
  4. Burt91%
  5. Frederic90%
  6. Toney89%
  7. Glynn89%
  8. Stan89%
  9. Dickie89%
  10. Curtiss89%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph55%
  2. Elvis62%
  3. Felton63%
  4. Linwood64%
  5. Phil66%
  6. Denis66%
  7. Hal66%
  8. Donn66%
  9. Denny66%
  10. Rogers68%
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