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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. Jaquelyn96%
  2. Stefania96%
  3. Zakiya96%
  4. Indira96%
  5. Brynne95%
  6. Josselyn95%
  7. Aleksandra95%
  8. Analise94%
  9. Kierstin94%
  10. Sabine92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaydee48%
  2. Cienna49%
  3. Jaya50%
  4. Daija50%
  5. Kaily50%
  6. Lili51%
  7. Kaycie52%
  8. Dejah53%
  9. Roxy53%
  10. Jazzlyn54%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Catelyn93%
  2. Anamaria92%
  3. Amariah92%
  4. Kerstin92%
  5. Yocheved91%
  6. Maryelizabeth91%
  7. Joseline88%
  8. Rebekka88%
  9. Christianna88%
  10. Madelyne88%

Bottom 10

  1. Brissa45%
  2. Aiyanna45%
  3. Daija46%
  4. Kiyah46%
  5. Dariana46%
  6. Makiya47%
  7. Kaily48%
  8. Cienna48%
  9. Jaya49%
  10. Lili49%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Christianna96%
  2. Kierstin96%
  3. Tanvi94%
  4. Simran94%
  5. Maryelizabeth93%
  6. Fatoumata92%
  7. Analise92%
  8. Olyvia92%
  9. Jaquelyn92%
  10. Zakiya92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaili57%
  2. Jazelle58%
  3. Allysa58%
  4. Tamya59%
  5. Tamyra60%
  6. Saray60%
  7. Gema60%
  8. Angeles60%
  9. Italia60%
  10. Emme61%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Jaquelyn93%
  2. Callista93%
  3. Madelyne91%
  4. Catelyn91%
  5. Anamaria91%
  6. Amariah91%
  7. Josselyn91%
  8. Zakiya91%
  9. Stefania89%
  10. Kerstin88%

Bottom 10

  1. Cienna45%
  2. Brissa47%
  3. Jaya49%
  4. Arwen50%
  5. Kaydee50%
  6. Dejah50%
  7. Roxy50%
  8. Jazzlyn50%
  9. Kaily51%
  10. Lili52%
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