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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Wilhelmina96%
  2. Harris96%
  3. Roma95%
  4. Augusta95%
  5. Catharine94%
  6. Elinor94%
  7. Warner94%
  8. Melva94%
  9. Carleton93%
  10. Mose93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu43%
  2. Elton45%
  3. Lennie45%
  4. Dolly48%
  5. Elmo50%
  6. Winnifred50%
  7. Buster52%
  8. Marvel53%
  9. Leander54%
  10. Ouida54%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Truman96%
  2. Ellsworth96%
  3. Carleton96%
  4. Dewitt96%
  5. Madge96%
  6. Dorris95%
  7. Maudie95%
  8. Otha95%
  9. Norbert95%
  10. Roma95%

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Merlin42%
  3. Ouida42%
  4. Lulu42%
  5. Jaunita45%
  6. Sybil45%
  7. Novella46%
  8. Lennie46%
  9. Rubye47%
  10. Merlyn47%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Aletha96%
  2. Carleton96%
  3. Jennings96%
  4. Elinor96%
  5. Vernie96%
  6. Meyer96%
  7. Ruthann96%
  8. Everette96%
  9. Garnett95%
  10. Ellsworth94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton45%
  2. Idella52%
  3. Waldo55%
  4. Lulu56%
  5. Tillie56%
  6. Cletus56%
  7. Bud58%
  8. Marlyn58%
  9. Buster58%
  10. Lessie59%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Harris93%
  2. Roma91%
  3. Melva90%
  4. Christene89%
  5. Roseann89%
  6. Warner89%
  7. Franklyn88%
  8. Margarito88%
  9. Aline88%
  10. Delton88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lennie42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Dolly47%
  4. Elmo47%
  5. Merlin47%
  6. Merlyn48%
  7. Elton48%
  8. Rupert51%
  9. Agatha52%
  10. Ouida52%
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