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Spence

Boy Name day: June 10
Spence is a short form of Spencer: on birth records it is written Spencer (123,684 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Spencer page. Also a short form of Spenser.
Origin: Anglo-Norman occupational. Meaning: Steward, dispenser of provisions.
From Anglo-Norman despenser (Old French despensier) 'one who dispenses provisions', the steward of a manor, ultimately from Latin dispensare 'to weigh out, distribute'.

Name day for Spence

June 10

Why this day? Spence is a short form of Spencer, and shares its name day.

Spence is celebrated in the United States on June 10.

The story of the name Spence

Spence is a short form of Spencer. It keeps its origin (Anglo-Norman occupational) and meaning — steward, dispenser of provisions, and shares its name day, June 10.

On birth records, Spence is rarely written as such: the Spences are Spencers (123,684 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Spencer page. Spence is also a short form of Spenser.

Frequently asked questions about Spence

What does Spence mean?

Spence is a short form of Spencer, which means steward, dispenser of provisions.

When is Spence's name day?

June 10, together with Spencer: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Spence a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Spencer.

Spence's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Kraig96%
  2. Chadwick96%
  3. Clifton96%
  4. Scott95%
  5. Wade95%
  6. Vinson95%
  7. Brent95%
  8. Kristofer93%
  9. Cornelius93%
  10. Anthoney93%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty46%
  2. Luigi48%
  3. Neville50%
  4. Feliciano51%
  5. Mario52%
  6. Damon55%
  7. Edwardo57%
  8. Reggie58%
  9. Kip59%
  10. Josh60%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Zebulon96%
  2. Rodrick96%
  3. Danial96%
  4. Conrado96%
  5. Gorge96%
  6. Taurus96%
  7. Anthoney96%
  8. Jefferey94%
  9. Bartholomew94%
  10. Abdul93%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty50%
  2. Damon51%
  3. Jeremey52%
  4. Renard54%
  5. Feliciano54%
  6. Lavar56%
  7. Boris58%
  8. Kip60%
  9. Rico60%
  10. Josh60%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Zebulon96%
  2. Philippe96%
  3. Torrence94%
  4. Danial92%
  5. Taurus92%
  6. Lorne92%
  7. Vance92%
  8. Chadwick92%
  9. Sedrick92%
  10. Bartholomew92%

Bottom 10

  1. Tito60%
  2. Neville60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Edwardo61%
  6. Chad65%
  7. Darrin66%
  8. Lavar68%
  9. Jeremey68%
  10. Thad68%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Rodrick92%
  2. Jefferey91%
  3. Chadwick91%
  4. Gorge91%
  5. Conrado88%
  6. Anthoney88%
  7. Rodney88%
  8. Jereme88%
  9. Benjaman88%
  10. Demetrios88%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty46%
  2. Feliciano50%
  3. Luigi52%
  4. Mario53%
  5. Edwardo54%
  6. Renard54%
  7. Kip55%
  8. Reggie57%
  9. Rico58%
  10. Tad58%
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