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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. Johnnie50%
  6. Sean50%
  7. Juan50%
  8. Ivan51%
  9. Roland53%
  10. Herbert54%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Lee48%
  4. Johnny49%
  5. Max53%
  6. Hailey53%
  7. Jimmy54%
  8. Arnold54%
  9. Tina55%
  10. Clayton56%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Grace96%
  2. Jocelyn94%
  3. Beverly92%
  4. Lorraine92%
  5. Marie91%
  6. Mary91%
  7. Maria91%
  8. Mariah91%
  9. Joseph90%
  10. Jose90%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander42%
  2. Ada44%
  3. Chad45%
  4. Chase46%
  5. Max47%
  6. Carla48%
  7. Dean48%
  8. Kendra48%
  9. Whitney49%
  10. Destiny49%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert47%
  2. Johnnie48%
  3. Sean48%
  4. Shane48%
  5. Juan48%
  6. Jack48%
  7. Shawn48%
  8. John48%
  9. Ivan49%
  10. Agnes52%
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