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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
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Murray96%
  2. Bert96%
  3. Willis96%
  4. Irvin94%
  5. Ervin92%
  6. Roscoe92%
  7. Harlan92%
  8. Louie91%
  9. Rudolph90%
  10. Wilson90%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad55%
  2. Elbert60%
  3. Willard62%
  4. Percy64%
  5. Hugh68%
  6. Alton69%
  7. Luther69%
  8. Delbert70%
  9. Otto70%
  10. Grover71%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Percy54%
  2. Conrad63%
  3. Willard65%
  4. Will65%
  5. Otto66%
  6. Orville67%
  7. Delbert67%
  8. Homer68%
  9. Alton68%
  10. Dick68%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Hubert90%
  2. Lyle88%
  3. Eldon88%
  4. Alton88%
  5. Loyd88%
  6. Delbert85%
  7. Wendell83%
  8. Willard83%
  9. Elbert82%
  10. Burton82%

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil49%
  2. Luther50%
  3. Wallace58%
  4. Dick58%
  5. Julius58%
  6. Amos63%
  7. Percy63%
  8. Rudolph63%
  9. Dewey64%
  10. Wilbur65%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Willis96%
  2. Bert96%
  3. Roscoe94%
  4. Murray94%
  5. Dewey93%
  6. Rudolph93%
  7. Wilson90%
  8. Irvin89%
  9. Ben89%
  10. Salvatore89%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad52%
  2. Elbert59%
  3. Willard61%
  4. Alton63%
  5. Hugh64%
  6. Delbert68%
  7. Percy68%
  8. Eldon68%
  9. Edmond69%
  10. Amos69%
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