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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. Ingrid96%
  2. Clifton96%
  3. Wade95%
  4. Cornelius93%
  5. Karin93%
  6. Lesley92%
  7. Bridgette92%
  8. Jarrod92%
  9. Bridget92%
  10. Deana92%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy47%
  2. Greta55%
  3. Gretchen55%
  4. Damon55%
  5. Ginger55%
  6. Shanna57%
  7. Mandy57%
  8. Angie58%
  9. Lea58%
  10. Alisa62%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cornelius92%
  2. Wade90%
  3. Dena90%
  4. Nikki90%
  5. Tyrone89%
  6. Kristi88%
  7. Kristy88%
  8. Kristine88%
  9. Kristie88%
  10. Trisha87%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique43%
  2. Candy45%
  3. Damon51%
  4. Alisa51%
  5. Shanna52%
  6. Lea53%
  7. Jolene53%
  8. Angie54%
  9. Kimberley55%
  10. Ginger56%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Vance92%
  2. Sonya91%
  3. Kristopher91%
  4. Janelle91%
  5. Cornelius91%
  6. Jenifer90%
  7. Lara90%
  8. Audra90%
  9. Kerri90%
  10. Tamika90%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty56%
  2. Yvette60%
  3. Jolene66%
  4. Charity66%
  5. Carey66%
  6. Keri66%
  7. Candy66%
  8. Toby66%
  9. Aimee66%
  10. Amie66%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Dena94%
  2. Trisha89%
  3. Charity89%
  4. Chasity89%
  5. Tracie89%
  6. Tricia89%
  7. Wade87%
  8. Darrin86%
  9. Karin86%
  10. Cherie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy47%
  2. Ginger52%
  3. Angie53%
  4. Mandy55%
  5. Damon58%
  6. Jody59%
  7. Shanna60%
  8. Jodie60%
  9. Lea60%
  10. Greta60%
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