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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. Cleve96%
  2. Prentiss96%
  3. Derwin96%
  4. San96%
  5. Ronna95%
  6. Dann95%
  7. Jacquelyne95%
  8. Lew95%
  9. Regena94%
  10. Authur93%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid45%
  2. Peri50%
  3. Cyndi50%
  4. Micky51%
  5. Deedee51%
  6. Mikki52%
  7. Merri54%
  8. Merrie54%
  9. Davy55%
  10. Cherrie55%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Wayman96%
  2. Authur96%
  3. Kathyrn96%
  4. Mikeal96%
  5. Timmothy96%
  6. Gaylon96%
  7. Willam96%
  8. Wardell96%
  9. Frederica96%
  10. Jeanmarie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Velvet42%
  3. Deedee44%
  4. Peri47%
  5. Cyndi48%
  6. Cherrie48%
  7. Melodee48%
  8. Enola49%
  9. Cherri49%
  10. Barbie49%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Regena96%
  3. Lindell94%
  4. Eilene94%
  5. Sharyl94%
  6. Janise94%
  7. Jacqualine93%
  8. Pamella92%
  9. Kathern92%
  10. Pernell91%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid58%
  2. Mikki59%
  3. Jacki60%
  4. Davey60%
  5. Teddie63%
  6. Denita63%
  7. Dreama64%
  8. Arnell64%
  9. Enola65%
  10. Peri65%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Prentiss93%
  2. Pamella91%
  3. Timmothy91%
  4. Janise91%
  5. Deeann91%
  6. Eilene91%
  7. Regena91%
  8. Janetta91%
  9. Jacquelyne91%
  10. Kathyrn91%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi43%
  2. Micky47%
  3. Peri49%
  4. Barbie49%
  5. Deedee50%
  6. Merrie50%
  7. Merri50%
  8. Mickie50%
  9. Mikki50%
  10. Perri50%
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