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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. Russell96%
  2. Clinton96%
  3. Beverly96%
  4. Spencer96%
  5. Marshall96%
  6. Keith96%
  7. Regina96%
  8. Dale96%
  9. Paige96%
  10. Craig96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy46%
  2. Johnny46%
  3. Tommy46%
  4. Max46%
  5. Hailey47%
  6. Zoe47%
  7. Molly48%
  8. Billie48%
  9. Maggie50%
  10. Zoey50%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Hector96%
  2. Albert96%
  3. Beverly96%
  4. Joseph96%
  5. Joe96%
  6. Spencer96%
  7. Janet96%
  8. Jose96%
  9. Jeanette96%
  10. Clifford95%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Billie44%
  6. Maya44%
  7. Jimmy46%
  8. Max46%
  9. Hailey46%
  10. Tina48%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Alejandro96%
  2. Phillip96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Henry96%
  5. Spencer96%
  6. Philip96%
  7. Harry96%
  8. Constance96%
  9. Elizabeth94%
  10. Louis94%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn60%
  2. Heather60%
  3. Jimmy61%
  4. Janet61%
  5. Jeanette61%
  6. Clyde61%
  7. Brandy61%
  8. Tracy61%
  9. Melody62%
  10. Alexander62%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Clinton96%
  2. Paige96%
  3. Regina96%
  4. Beverly94%
  5. Marshall94%
  6. Dale93%
  7. Spencer93%
  8. Bernice93%
  9. Charles93%
  10. Carl93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe44%
  2. Hailey44%
  3. Maggie44%
  4. Tommy46%
  5. Savannah47%
  6. Billie47%
  7. Zoey49%
  8. Charlie49%
  9. Bonnie49%
  10. Johnny49%
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