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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. Dona96%
  2. Minerva96%
  3. Marta95%
  4. Earlene93%
  5. Caren93%
  6. Brigitte92%
  7. Karyn90%
  8. Kathrine90%
  9. Cathryn90%
  10. Kathie90%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita44%
  2. Zina45%
  3. Melodie53%
  4. Kitty53%
  5. Nanette53%
  6. Merry54%
  7. Edie55%
  8. Madonna57%
  9. Susanna57%
  10. Debby58%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Patrica96%
  2. Nan96%
  3. Deann95%
  4. Diann95%
  5. Earlene95%
  6. Suzan95%
  7. Johnna94%
  8. Reta94%
  9. Teressa93%
  10. Caren93%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Caryl42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Zina43%
  5. Kitty45%
  6. Melodie48%
  7. Madonna50%
  8. Moira50%
  9. Dorinda51%
  10. Louann51%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Vikki96%
  2. Twyla92%
  3. Antionette92%
  4. Jerri91%
  5. Valarie91%
  6. Marta91%
  7. Mimi90%
  8. Liz90%
  9. Carolann89%
  10. Alfreda89%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette47%
  2. Deidre49%
  3. Gay59%
  4. Lolita61%
  5. Suzette61%
  6. Dori62%
  7. Jerrie62%
  8. Zina64%
  9. Nan64%
  10. Madonna65%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Earlene93%
  2. Teressa93%
  3. Lorri93%
  4. Dona92%
  5. Patrica91%
  6. Luann91%
  7. Leeann91%
  8. Benita89%
  9. Dorene89%
  10. Roseanna89%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Nanette45%
  3. Lolita45%
  4. Edie49%
  5. Kitty50%
  6. Madonna51%
  7. Merry52%
  8. Cindi55%
  9. Gayla55%
  10. Mitzi55%
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