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Stew

Boy Name day: May 8
Stew is a short form of Stuart: on birth records it is written Stuart (68,957 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Stuart page. Also a short form of Earnest, Stewart.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Steward; guardian of the household.
From the Scottish surname Stewart/Stuart, derived from Old English 'stigweard' meaning 'house guardian, steward'.

Name day for Stew

May 8

Why this day? Stew is a short form of Stuart, and shares its name day.

Stew is celebrated in the United States on May 8.

The story of the name Stew

Stew is a short form of Stuart. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — steward; guardian of the household, and shares its name day, May 8.

On birth records, Stew is rarely written as such: the Stews are Stuarts (68,957 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Stuart page. Stew is also a short form of Earnest, Stewart.

Frequently asked questions about Stew

What does Stew mean?

Stew is a short form of Stuart, which means steward; guardian of the household.

When is Stew's name day?

May 8, together with Stuart: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Stew a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Stuart.

Stew's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Stew

Top 10

  1. Clifford96%
  2. Henry95%
  3. Harry95%
  4. Vernon95%
  5. Earl92%
  6. Frank92%
  7. Louis92%
  8. Howard92%
  9. Herman91%
  10. Floyd91%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin46%
  2. Calvin50%
  3. Alvin53%
  4. Melvin60%
  5. Arthur64%
  6. Lloyd65%
  7. Lewis66%
  8. Leonard67%
  9. Ralph67%
  10. Sam69%

Love potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard53%
  2. Marvin57%
  3. Calvin60%
  4. Alvin63%
  5. Lloyd64%
  6. Arthur65%
  7. Edwin67%
  8. Ralph68%
  9. Milton70%
  10. Claude70%

Professional potential for Stew

Top 10

  1. Jack96%
  2. Frank96%
  3. Herman94%
  4. Henry92%
  5. Herbert92%
  6. Ernest92%
  7. Harry92%
  8. Bernard91%
  9. Chester91%
  10. Bobby91%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde60%
  2. Donald61%
  3. Warren63%
  4. Calvin64%
  5. Franklin66%
  6. Leonard67%
  7. Cecil69%
  8. Marvin72%
  9. Maurice74%
  10. Floyd74%

Crush potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Alvin47%
  2. Marvin47%
  3. Calvin50%
  4. Arthur52%
  5. Leonard52%
  6. Sam53%
  7. Maurice56%
  8. Melvin57%
  9. Ralph58%
  10. Edwin59%
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