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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
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Friendship potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Klayton96%
  2. Craigy96%
  3. Russell96%
  4. Clinton96%
  5. Dona96%
  6. Beverly96%
  7. Henderson96%
  8. Britton96%
  9. Inge96%
  10. Spencer96%

Bottom 10

  1. Odie42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Freddy-Bear42%
  4. Freddy42%
  5. Leeroy42%
  6. Janou43%
  7. Ozzie43%
  8. Sunny43%
  9. Lulu43%
  10. Janis43%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jones96%
  2. Susann96%
  3. Albie96%
  4. Inga96%
  5. Ledger96%
  6. Eder96%
  7. Benton96%
  8. Grover96%
  9. Abner96%
  10. Patrica96%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Malaysia42%
  4. Janou42%
  5. Calliope42%
  6. Sid42%
  7. J.J42%
  8. Mal42%
  9. Caryl42%
  10. Dylan42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Cortland96%
  2. Karoline96%
  3. Katherin96%
  4. Wellington96%
  5. Alejandro96%
  6. Nore96%
  7. Lom96%
  8. Hamilton96%
  9. Yosef96%
  10. Stefani96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Ashely44%
  4. Hilton45%
  5. Elon45%
  6. Gaston46%
  7. Georgette47%
  8. Deidre49%
  9. Aja52%
  10. Idella52%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Trenton96%
  3. Clinton96%
  4. Paige96%
  5. Princeton96%
  6. Paigey96%
  7. Cli96%
  8. Pai96%
  9. Regina96%
  10. Bev94%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Janou42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Pepper42%
  6. Toy42%
  7. Janis42%
  8. Lennie42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Cosmo42%
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