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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. Britton96%
  2. Spencer96%
  3. Andreas96%
  4. Jaquelyn96%
  5. Ramiro96%
  6. Stefania96%
  7. Zakiya96%
  8. Filip96%
  9. Indira96%
  10. Kendal96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa45%
  2. Fredy46%
  3. Max46%
  4. Hailey47%
  5. Zoe47%
  6. Macey48%
  7. Kaydee48%
  8. Zack48%
  9. Cy49%
  10. Cienna49%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Armon96%
  2. Roque96%
  3. Hector96%
  4. Karsten96%
  5. Chancellor96%
  6. Joeseph96%
  7. Emmit96%
  8. Tomas96%
  9. Eben96%
  10. Lauro96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Lila42%
  3. Miley42%
  4. Kalei42%
  5. Heaven42%
  6. Natalya43%
  7. Brisa43%
  8. Babyboy44%
  9. Star44%
  10. Maya44%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cortland96%
  2. Alejandro96%
  3. Christianna96%
  4. Kierstin96%
  5. Corbyn96%
  6. Spencer96%
  7. Kendal96%
  8. Baron96%
  9. Josef96%
  10. Shaylee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli53%
  2. Paris54%
  3. Heaven55%
  4. Alexzander55%
  5. Brisa55%
  6. Litzy55%
  7. Coley56%
  8. Cale56%
  9. Kaili57%
  10. Cherish57%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Trenton96%
  2. Paige96%
  3. Emmanuel94%
  4. Jaquelyn93%
  5. Callista93%
  6. Spencer93%
  7. Chancellor93%
  8. Armon91%
  9. Madelyne91%
  10. Alen91%

Bottom 10

  1. Macey43%
  2. Zoe44%
  3. Kalei44%
  4. Hailey44%
  5. Maggie44%
  6. Allyssa44%
  7. Cienna45%
  8. Miley45%
  9. Franky46%
  10. Savannah47%
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