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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

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Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Erna51%
  2. Bertie55%
  3. Iona57%
  4. Ione58%
  5. Newton59%
  6. Sanford60%
  7. Berta60%
  8. Petra60%
  9. Manuela60%
  10. Santo60%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Tessie96%
  2. Omer96%
  3. Vergie96%
  4. Lettie96%
  5. Maudie96%
  6. Bud96%
  7. Pasquale96%
  8. Oma96%
  9. Mittie96%
  10. Claudette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha52%
  2. Hellen53%
  3. Sybil54%
  4. Oren54%
  5. Lulu54%
  6. Columbus55%
  7. Iona55%
  8. Buck56%
  9. Merlyn56%
  10. Merlin56%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor43%
  2. Lucious49%
  3. Roxie49%
  4. Napoleon50%
  5. Hilton52%
  6. Elton52%
  7. Alpha53%
  8. Leander54%
  9. Harmon54%
  10. Rubye55%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Lovie96%
  2. Rueben96%
  3. Jerilyn96%
  4. Cyril96%
  5. Vina96%
  6. Darline96%
  7. Wilmer95%
  8. Evans95%
  9. Judie95%
  10. Rosina95%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Bertie48%
  3. Millard54%
  4. Oren54%
  5. Ione55%
  6. Merlyn56%
  7. Newton57%
  8. Neva57%
  9. Iona57%
  10. Lulu58%
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