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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. Reba96%
  2. Murray96%
  3. Bert96%
  4. Willis96%
  5. Ollie95%
  6. Maryann95%
  7. Irvin94%
  8. Nannie93%
  9. Selma93%
  10. Laverne92%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie50%
  2. Ruthie54%
  3. Conrad55%
  4. Lola57%
  5. Inez60%
  6. Elbert60%
  7. Bernadine62%
  8. Willard62%
  9. Percy64%
  10. Beulah64%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Cleo53%
  3. Percy54%
  4. Fay60%
  5. Conrad63%
  6. Jewel64%
  7. Fern64%
  8. Opal64%
  9. Johnie65%
  10. Willard65%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil49%
  2. Luther50%
  3. Estella53%
  4. Iva56%
  5. Wallace58%
  6. Dick58%
  7. Julius58%
  8. Elvira61%
  9. Melba63%
  10. Amos63%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Willis96%
  2. Jeannine96%
  3. Bert96%
  4. Susie96%
  5. Nannie96%
  6. Ollie94%
  7. Roscoe94%
  8. Mable94%
  9. Rhoda94%
  10. Murray94%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie48%
  2. Conrad52%
  3. Inez52%
  4. Ruthie53%
  5. Alberta57%
  6. Elbert59%
  7. Willard61%
  8. Lola62%
  9. Elva62%
  10. Ramona63%
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