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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

Bottom 10

  1. Peri42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Cyndi42%
  4. Mikki43%
  5. Micky43%
  6. Deedee43%
  7. Merrie46%
  8. Cherrie46%
  9. Cherri46%
  10. Merri46%

Love potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Velvet42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Deedee44%
  4. Peri47%
  5. Melodee48%
  6. Cyndi48%
  7. Cherrie48%
  8. Cherri49%
  9. Enola49%
  10. Barbie49%

Professional potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard54%
  2. Sid60%
  3. Mikki61%
  4. Fonda62%
  5. Drucilla62%
  6. Arnita65%
  7. Arnell66%
  8. Dreama66%
  9. Ranae67%
  10. Micky67%

Crush potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Perri42%
  2. Peri42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Cyndi42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Mickie42%
  7. Micky42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Merri43%
  10. Merrie43%
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