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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
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Friendship potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Klayton96%
  2. Craigy96%
  3. Henderson96%
  4. Nicholaus96%
  5. Marsh96%
  6. Thornton96%
  7. Cys96%
  8. Cliffy96%
  9. Washington96%
  10. Emir96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy-Bear42%
  2. Leeroy42%
  3. Gaston45%
  4. Sid45%
  5. Eltony45%
  6. Gar46%
  7. Fredy46%
  8. Totò46%
  9. J.J46%
  10. Mave46%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jones96%
  2. Albie96%
  3. Ledger96%
  4. Eder96%
  5. Adelbert96%
  6. Armon96%
  7. Hughie96%
  8. Pepito96%
  9. Gearld96%
  10. Hecto96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. J.J42%
  4. Mave42%
  5. Dill42%
  6. Eltony42%
  7. Mav42%
  8. Dylly42%
  9. Dyls42%
  10. Lec42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cortland96%
  2. Wellington96%
  3. Lom96%
  4. Calum96%
  5. Spenny96%
  6. Phippy96%
  7. Judge96%
  8. Harri96%
  9. Nile96%
  10. Zebulon96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Gaston46%
  3. Holdy52%
  4. Hold52%
  5. Jermey56%
  6. Forresty58%
  7. For58%
  8. Sid58%
  9. Forrester58%
  10. Sco60%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cli96%
  2. Shally94%
  3. Mano94%
  4. Linc94%
  5. Marsh94%
  6. Donaidh93%
  7. Spenny93%
  8. Chancellor93%
  9. Emir93%
  10. Prentiss93%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Cosmo42%
  3. Phineas43%
  4. Ferris43%
  5. Neymar44%
  6. Salvy45%
  7. Tommo46%
  8. Totò46%
  9. Freddy-Bear46%
  10. Franky46%
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