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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. Athena92%
  2. Gianna88%
  3. Mara86%
  4. Adelaide84%
  5. Eve83%
  6. Lexi83%
  7. Alina83%
  8. Adalyn81%
  9. Adeline81%
  10. Noelle81%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie50%
  2. Scarlett51%
  3. Phoebe53%
  4. Nyla53%
  5. Piper53%
  6. Raelynn54%
  7. Luna56%
  8. Willow58%
  9. Josie58%
  10. Aria59%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Adelaide87%
  2. Noelle81%
  3. Penelope80%
  4. Emilia78%
  5. Gianna78%
  6. Hadley77%
  7. Liliana77%
  8. Camilla77%
  9. Harmony76%
  10. Kennedy76%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Willow46%
  3. Scarlett46%
  4. Aria46%
  5. Raelynn50%
  6. Nyla51%
  7. Piper51%
  8. Iris53%
  9. Millie53%
  10. Phoebe54%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Adelaide96%
  2. Emilia91%
  3. Camila90%
  4. Catalina88%
  5. Anastasia85%
  6. Juliet85%
  7. Juliette85%
  8. Lexi84%
  9. Camilla84%
  10. Adeline84%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna57%
  2. Kali60%
  3. Nyla66%
  4. Paisley66%
  5. Nola66%
  6. Adalynn66%
  7. Lyla66%
  8. Colette66%
  9. Willow68%
  10. Ryleigh69%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Noelle83%
  2. Liliana82%
  3. Harmony81%
  4. Emilia81%
  5. Alina81%
  6. Gianna80%
  7. Brielle79%
  8. Camilla79%
  9. Norah79%
  10. Alayna79%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie47%
  2. Scarlett47%
  3. Piper53%
  4. Nyla53%
  5. Willow54%
  6. Phoebe55%
  7. Luna58%
  8. Kinsley58%
  9. Matilda58%
  10. Raelynn58%
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