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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. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Vicky50%
  4. Roxanne51%
  5. Margo55%
  6. Belinda55%
  7. Mona57%
  8. Pam59%
  9. Shelly59%
  10. Gayle59%

Love potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Vicky53%
  3. Jeannie53%
  4. Margo54%
  5. Mona55%
  6. Roxanne56%
  7. Gwen59%
  8. Belinda59%
  9. Shelley59%
  10. Lou59%

Professional potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Janis64%
  2. Paulette64%
  3. Karla66%
  4. Tammie66%
  5. Lorie68%
  6. Shelly69%
  7. Jeannie69%
  8. Mona69%
  9. Sherrie69%
  10. Janette69%

Crush potential for Stew

Top 10

  1. Doreen95%
  2. Betsy87%
  3. Susanne86%
  4. Lynne84%
  5. Nadine84%
  6. Deloris83%
  7. Patty82%
  8. Patti82%
  9. Polly81%
  10. Debora80%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeannie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Roxanne44%
  4. Margo50%
  5. Vicky51%
  6. Gwen52%
  7. Lou53%
  8. Janie54%
  9. Lorna55%
  10. Lucinda55%
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