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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. Dona96%
  2. Wilhelmina96%
  3. Stephenie96%
  4. Berenice96%
  5. Minerva96%
  6. Roma95%
  7. Augusta95%
  8. Portia95%
  9. Marta95%
  10. Damaris94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu43%
  2. Thalia44%
  3. Zelda44%
  4. Lolita44%
  5. Allyssa45%
  6. Zina45%
  7. Ashely46%
  8. Macey48%
  9. Lyndsay48%
  10. Kandy48%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Patrica96%
  2. Nan96%
  3. Madge96%
  4. Maudie95%
  5. Racheal95%
  6. Roma95%
  7. Retha95%
  8. Deann95%
  9. Mittie95%
  10. Diann95%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Malaysia42%
  3. Caryl42%
  4. Zelda42%
  5. Coraline42%
  6. Anais42%
  7. Miley42%
  8. Ouida42%
  9. Aja42%
  10. Lolita42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Stefani96%
  2. Kirstin96%
  3. Khadijah96%
  4. Aletha96%
  5. Stephenie96%
  6. Whitley96%
  7. Shaylee96%
  8. Elinor96%
  9. Vikki96%
  10. Shreya96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Ashely44%
  3. Georgette47%
  4. Deidre49%
  5. Aja52%
  6. Idella52%
  7. Kayli53%
  8. Kandice54%
  9. Brisa55%
  10. Josette55%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Earlene93%
  2. Berenice93%
  3. Teressa93%
  4. Lorri93%
  5. Dona92%
  6. Roma91%
  7. Vanesa91%
  8. Patrica91%
  9. Luann91%
  10. Leeann91%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Zelda42%
  4. Macey43%
  5. Annabell43%
  6. Allyssa44%
  7. Thalia45%
  8. Nanette45%
  9. Siobhan45%
  10. Miley45%
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