Country World United States Language frenitesptde
Names › Spence

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. Klayton96%
  2. Craigy96%
  3. Henderson96%
  4. Inge96%
  5. Jaquelyn96%
  6. Nicholaus96%
  7. Marsh96%
  8. Thornton96%
  9. Cys96%
  10. Stefania96%

Bottom 10

  1. Odie42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Freddy-Bear42%
  4. Leeroy42%
  5. Janou43%
  6. Ozzie43%
  7. Pepper44%
  8. Gaston45%
  9. Sid45%
  10. Loli45%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jones96%
  2. Susann96%
  3. Albie96%
  4. Inga96%
  5. Ledger96%
  6. Eder96%
  7. Adelbert96%
  8. Armon96%
  9. Hughie96%
  10. Pepito96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Janou42%
  3. Calliope42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. J.J42%
  6. Mal42%
  7. Mave42%
  8. Tequila42%
  9. Passion42%
  10. Caprice42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cortland96%
  2. Karoline96%
  3. Katherin96%
  4. Wellington96%
  5. Nore96%
  6. Lom96%
  7. Calum96%
  8. Spenny96%
  9. Phippy96%
  10. Melania96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon45%
  3. Gaston46%
  4. Holdy52%
  5. Hold52%
  6. Ris54%
  7. Pari54%
  8. Heav55%
  9. Heavie55%
  10. Caprice55%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Paigey96%
  3. Cli96%
  4. Pai96%
  5. Bev94%
  6. Shally94%
  7. Mano94%
  8. Bee94%
  9. Doree94%
  10. Linc94%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Janou42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Pepper42%
  5. Toy42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Cosmo42%
  8. Cyndi43%
  9. Phineas43%
  10. Ferris43%
Report an error on this page

A date that doesn't match your usage, a doubtful etymology? Tell us. We check the source and publish the correction — or the reason for the difference, right here.