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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. Ronna95%
  2. Jacquelyne95%
  3. Regena94%
  4. Pamella93%
  5. Kelle91%
  6. Kathyrn90%
  7. Frederica90%
  8. Lu90%
  9. Lorretta88%
  10. Janise88%

Bottom 10

  1. Peri50%
  2. Cyndi50%
  3. Deedee51%
  4. Mikki52%
  5. Merri54%
  6. Merrie54%
  7. Cherrie55%
  8. Cherri55%
  9. Melodee57%
  10. Suzy57%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Kathyrn96%
  2. Frederica96%
  3. Jeanmarie95%
  4. Georgene95%
  5. Deeann95%
  6. Ruthanne95%
  7. Lorretta94%
  8. Theresia93%
  9. Karleen92%
  10. Theressa92%

Bottom 10

  1. Velvet42%
  2. Deedee44%
  3. Peri47%
  4. Cyndi48%
  5. Cherrie48%
  6. Melodee48%
  7. Enola49%
  8. Cherri49%
  9. Barbie49%
  10. Eartha50%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Regena96%
  3. Eilene94%
  4. Sharyl94%
  5. Janise94%
  6. Jacqualine93%
  7. Pamella92%
  8. Kathern92%
  9. Debrah91%
  10. Janetta91%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki59%
  2. Jacki60%
  3. Denita63%
  4. Dreama64%
  5. Enola65%
  6. Peri65%
  7. Lisha66%
  8. Meri66%
  9. Laurette67%
  10. Liane68%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Pamella91%
  2. Janise91%
  3. Deeann91%
  4. Eilene91%
  5. Regena91%
  6. Janetta91%
  7. Jacquelyne91%
  8. Kathyrn91%
  9. Karleen89%
  10. Theressa89%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi43%
  2. Peri49%
  3. Barbie49%
  4. Deedee50%
  5. Merrie50%
  6. Merri50%
  7. Mikki50%
  8. Perri50%
  9. Melodee54%
  10. Pandora54%
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