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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. Luann96%
  3. Juliann96%
  4. Curtiss95%
  5. Mimi95%
  6. Valarie95%
  7. Gil95%
  8. Carnell95%
  9. Rob95%
  10. Leeann94%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph56%
  2. Zina57%
  3. Deidre57%
  4. Lourdes60%
  5. Terrie61%
  6. Donn62%
  7. Alfreda62%
  8. Lolita62%
  9. Deirdre62%
  10. Elvis62%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Del96%
  2. Juliann96%
  3. Valorie96%
  4. Pattie96%
  5. Patrica96%
  6. Kathi96%
  7. Denice96%
  8. Nan96%
  9. Luann96%
  10. Johnna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina50%
  2. Moira50%
  3. Hal51%
  4. Dirk52%
  5. Lolita56%
  6. Elvis56%
  7. Terese56%
  8. Eddy57%
  9. Madonna58%
  10. Deidre58%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna45%
  2. Roxane49%
  3. Carleen52%
  4. Artis56%
  5. Georgette56%
  6. Deidre56%
  7. Jeanie56%
  8. Zina57%
  9. Dirk57%
  10. Chuck57%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph55%
  2. Alfreda57%
  3. Zina61%
  4. Elvis62%
  5. Felton63%
  6. Moira63%
  7. Terrie64%
  8. Nanette64%
  9. Lolita64%
  10. Linwood64%
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