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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Becky96%
  2. Tammie96%
  3. Rae96%
  4. Shari96%
  5. Marianne95%
  6. Sheryl95%
  7. Laurel93%
  8. Shelia92%
  9. Ladonna92%
  10. Lora92%

Love potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Vicky61%
  3. Roxanne64%
  4. Myra67%
  5. Shelley68%
  6. Deloris69%
  7. Joni71%
  8. Daphne71%
  9. Dianna71%
  10. Jeannie71%

Professional potential for Perry-Jay

Bottom 10

  1. Janis55%
  2. Jayne56%
  3. Joni56%
  4. Karla57%
  5. Paulette60%
  6. Cathleen60%
  7. Rae62%
  8. Vicky62%
  9. Dianna62%
  10. Roxanne63%

Crush potential for Perry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Tammie96%
  2. Shari96%
  3. Rae96%
  4. Sheri95%
  5. Lora95%
  6. Darla95%
  7. Sherrie95%
  8. Sherri95%
  9. Jeri93%
  10. Paulette93%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis59%
  2. Trudy62%
  3. Therese64%
  4. Teri64%
  5. Jeannie66%
  6. Janine68%
  7. Jayne68%
  8. Joni68%
  9. Margarita69%
  10. Roxanne70%
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