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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. Russell96%
  2. Beverly96%
  3. Marshall96%
  4. Keith96%
  5. Regina96%
  6. Dale96%
  7. Craig96%
  8. Gary95%
  9. Lawrence93%
  10. Beth93%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy46%
  2. Johnny46%
  3. Tommy46%
  4. Cindy52%
  5. Randy53%
  6. Bonnie53%
  7. Joy53%
  8. Melody53%
  9. Jim54%
  10. Toni55%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Joseph96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Dale94%
  5. Regina94%
  6. Douglas92%
  7. Randall92%
  8. Beth92%
  9. Martin92%
  10. Micheal91%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Jimmy46%
  5. Carmen49%
  6. Tommy50%
  7. Cindy51%
  8. Jim53%
  9. Curtis54%
  10. Wanda54%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Phillip96%
  2. Connie96%
  3. Philip96%
  4. Constance96%
  5. Beth94%
  6. Debbie91%
  7. Marsha91%
  8. Claudia91%
  9. Deborah91%
  10. Marcia91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy61%
  2. Janet61%
  3. Melody62%
  4. Yvonne63%
  5. Phyllis63%
  6. Terry64%
  7. Johnny64%
  8. Randy64%
  9. Suzanne66%
  10. Bonnie66%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Regina96%
  2. Beverly94%
  3. Marshall94%
  4. Dale93%
  5. Charles93%
  6. Carl93%
  7. Darlene91%
  8. Patricia89%
  9. Beth87%
  10. Russell87%

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy46%
  2. Bonnie49%
  3. Johnny49%
  4. Jimmy50%
  5. Toni50%
  6. Cindy52%
  7. Jim52%
  8. Joy55%
  9. Carmen55%
  10. Danny55%
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