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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. Inge96%
  2. Jaquelyn96%
  3. Stefania96%
  4. Zakiya96%
  5. Paigey96%
  6. Rebecka96%
  7. Inga96%
  8. Indira96%
  9. Pai96%
  10. Bev96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Janou43%
  3. Pepper44%
  4. Loli45%
  5. Cinnamon46%
  6. Jazzmin46%
  7. Ti46%
  8. Tiati46%
  9. Viva47%
  10. Hail47%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Susann96%
  2. Inga96%
  3. Netta96%
  4. Kathyrn96%
  5. Willene96%
  6. Berneice96%
  7. Bevvy96%
  8. Jetty96%
  9. Rutha96%
  10. Bee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Janou42%
  2. Calliope42%
  3. Mal42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Passion42%
  6. Caprice42%
  7. Luni42%
  8. Tallulah42%
  9. Louna42%
  10. Heav42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Karoline96%
  2. Katherin96%
  3. Nore96%
  4. Melania96%
  5. Connie-Bee96%
  6. Patrina96%
  7. Stance96%
  8. Christianna96%
  9. Adelaida96%
  10. Kierstin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Heav55%
  2. Heavie55%
  3. Caprice55%
  4. Tala55%
  5. Stee56%
  6. Mist56%
  7. Kaili57%
  8. Loli57%
  9. Luni57%
  10. Louna57%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Paigey96%
  3. Pai96%
  4. Bev94%
  5. Bee94%
  6. Doree94%
  7. Bevvy94%
  8. Berni93%
  9. Jaquelyn93%
  10. Callista93%

Bottom 10

  1. Janou42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Pepper42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Cyndi43%
  6. Hail44%
  7. Mag44%
  8. Maggs44%
  9. Loli44%
  10. Viva44%
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