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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. Scott95%
  2. Brent95%
  3. Erik93%
  4. Rodney93%
  5. Deanna92%
  6. Katrina90%
  7. Brian88%
  8. Marc88%
  9. Dana88%
  10. Derrick86%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina52%
  2. Mario52%
  3. Tracy55%
  4. Wendy56%
  5. Heidi58%
  6. Nina59%
  7. Melissa60%
  8. Gina60%
  9. Wesley61%
  10. Tara61%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Tonya92%
  2. Andre92%
  3. Rodney89%
  4. Michele87%
  5. Michelle87%
  6. Brent86%
  7. Scott86%
  8. Erik85%
  9. Eric85%
  10. Derrick84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina48%
  2. April50%
  3. Tracy51%
  4. Jennifer54%
  5. Tara55%
  6. Nina55%
  7. Jill55%
  8. Melissa57%
  9. Gina58%
  10. Shannon58%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Veronica91%
  2. Carrie91%
  3. Yolanda90%
  4. Shane89%
  5. Shawn89%
  6. Erik87%
  7. Troy87%
  8. Dana85%
  9. Tanya84%
  10. Monica84%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather60%
  2. Tracy61%
  3. April63%
  4. Shannon63%
  5. Chad65%
  6. Jennifer65%
  7. Amy66%
  8. Stacy68%
  9. Kelly69%
  10. Lisa70%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Rodney88%
  2. Brent86%
  3. Erik86%
  4. Scott86%
  5. Amy83%
  6. Michele82%
  7. Derrick82%
  8. Michelle82%
  9. Marc81%
  10. Eric81%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario53%
  2. Tina54%
  3. Heidi55%
  4. Gina57%
  5. Tara58%
  6. Nina58%
  7. Tracy58%
  8. Jill59%
  9. Shawn60%
  10. Shane60%
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