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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. Paige96%
  2. Isabel90%
  3. Kaitlyn90%
  4. Grace88%
  5. Isabella85%
  6. Addison85%
  7. Isabelle85%
  8. Jocelyn83%
  9. Hannah82%
  10. Makayla81%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey47%
  2. Zoe47%
  3. Maggie50%
  4. Zoey50%
  5. Kylie51%
  6. Savannah51%
  7. Kaylee53%
  8. Lily56%
  9. Maya57%
  10. Sabrina58%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Paige92%
  2. Faith89%
  3. Isabel86%
  4. Jocelyn85%
  5. Madelyn80%
  6. Grace80%
  7. Addison80%
  8. Madeline78%
  9. Kaitlyn77%
  10. Hannah76%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya44%
  2. Hailey46%
  3. Zoey48%
  4. Maggie49%
  5. Zoe49%
  6. Emma50%
  7. Savannah51%
  8. Kaylee51%
  9. Kylie53%
  10. Lily54%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Caroline91%
  2. Isabelle91%
  3. Isabella91%
  4. Gabriella89%
  5. Angelina88%
  6. Makayla88%
  7. Julia88%
  8. Isabel88%
  9. Gabrielle88%
  10. Abigail86%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn60%
  2. Zoe64%
  3. Kaylee65%
  4. Faith67%
  5. Madelyn67%
  6. Zoey68%
  7. Destiny69%
  8. Hailey71%
  9. Sierra72%
  10. Addison74%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Paige96%
  2. Addison88%
  3. Grace85%
  4. Isabel85%
  5. Faith82%
  6. Kaitlyn81%
  7. Jocelyn79%
  8. Destiny79%
  9. Isabelle79%
  10. Isabella79%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe44%
  2. Hailey44%
  3. Maggie44%
  4. Savannah47%
  5. Zoey49%
  6. Lily50%
  7. Kylie51%
  8. Sabrina53%
  9. Kaylee55%
  10. Maya55%
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