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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Clarence96%
  2. Fred94%
  3. Louis91%
  4. Franklin91%
  5. Frank91%
  6. Edward90%
  7. Billy90%
  8. Leroy88%
  9. Lester87%
  10. Elmer87%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack50%
  2. Roland53%
  3. Herbert54%
  4. Joe56%
  5. Ray59%
  6. Raymond59%
  7. Albert60%
  8. Arnold62%
  9. Clyde62%
  10. Herman64%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold54%
  2. Clyde59%
  3. Herbert60%
  4. Harold62%
  5. Leonard62%
  6. Roland63%
  7. Marvin64%
  8. Francis64%
  9. Jack65%
  10. Harvey65%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Joe90%
  2. Chester88%
  3. Jack85%
  4. Frank84%
  5. Ray83%
  6. Gilbert83%
  7. Lester83%
  8. Earl83%
  9. Vernon83%
  10. Raymond83%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald52%
  2. Warren55%
  3. Calvin55%
  4. Franklin58%
  5. Leonard61%
  6. Cecil63%
  7. Arthur63%
  8. Arnold66%
  9. Walter67%
  10. Clyde68%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Franklin93%
  2. Leroy92%
  3. Fred90%
  4. Billy88%
  5. Lloyd88%
  6. Louis87%
  7. Clarence87%
  8. Lewis85%
  9. Lester85%
  10. Elmer85%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert47%
  2. Jack48%
  3. Roland52%
  4. Joe55%
  5. Harry58%
  6. Herman58%
  7. Henry58%
  8. Albert59%
  9. Leonard59%
  10. Arnold60%
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