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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. Beverly96%
  3. Inge96%
  4. Jaquelyn96%
  5. Stefania96%
  6. Zakiya96%
  7. Paigey96%
  8. Rebecka96%
  9. Inga96%
  10. Regina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Janou43%
  3. Lulu43%
  4. Janis43%
  5. Thalia44%
  6. Zelda44%
  7. Pepper44%
  8. Lolita44%
  9. Loli45%
  10. Allyssa45%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Susann96%
  2. Inga96%
  3. Patrica96%
  4. Netta96%
  5. Kathyrn96%
  6. Willene96%
  7. Berneice96%
  8. Bevvy96%
  9. Jetty96%
  10. Beverly96%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Malaysia42%
  3. Janou42%
  4. Calliope42%
  5. Mal42%
  6. Caryl42%
  7. Tequila42%
  8. Luna42%
  9. Passion42%
  10. Janis42%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Karoline96%
  2. Katherin96%
  3. Nore96%
  4. Stefani96%
  5. Kirstin96%
  6. Addie96%
  7. Adelaide96%
  8. Melania96%
  9. Connie-Bee96%
  10. Patrina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Ashely44%
  3. Georgette47%
  4. Deidre49%
  5. Aja52%
  6. Idella52%
  7. Kayli53%
  8. Paulette53%
  9. Kandice54%
  10. Heaven55%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Paige96%
  3. Paigey96%
  4. Pai96%
  5. Regina96%
  6. Bev94%
  7. Beverly94%
  8. Bee94%
  9. Doree94%
  10. Doreen94%

Bottom 10

  1. Janou42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Pepper42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Zelda42%
  9. Cyndi43%
  10. Macey43%
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