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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. Roland53%
  3. Leeroy53%
  4. Herbert54%
  5. Werner54%
  6. Conrad55%
  7. Joe56%
  8. Gaston57%
  9. Ray59%
  10. Raymond59%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy53%
  2. Oren54%
  3. Percy54%
  4. Arnold54%
  5. Werner55%
  6. Columbus55%
  7. Buck56%
  8. Merlin56%
  9. Elton57%
  10. Freeman58%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Willis96%
  2. Bert96%
  3. Rueben96%
  4. Cyril96%
  5. Henery96%
  6. Theadore95%
  7. Wilmer95%
  8. Evans95%
  9. Malvin95%
  10. Acie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert47%
  2. Werner47%
  3. Jack48%
  4. Conrad52%
  5. Roland52%
  6. Millard54%
  7. Oren54%
  8. Joe55%
  9. Newton57%
  10. Otho57%
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