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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Melodie45%
  4. Nanette45%
  5. Kitty45%
  6. Merry46%
  7. Edie46%
  8. Madonna48%
  9. Carlotta50%
  10. Cindi50%

Love potential for Stew

Top 10

  1. Patrica96%
  2. Nan96%
  3. Earlene95%
  4. Deann95%
  5. Diann95%
  6. Suzan95%
  7. Johnna94%
  8. Reta94%
  9. Teressa93%
  10. Caren93%

Bottom 10

  1. Caryl42%
  2. Edie42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Zina43%
  5. Kitty45%
  6. Melodie48%
  7. Madonna50%
  8. Moira50%
  9. Louann51%
  10. Venus51%

Professional potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna53%
  2. Georgette55%
  3. Deidre57%
  4. Roxane57%
  5. Gay61%
  6. Lolita62%
  7. Suzette63%
  8. Zina66%
  9. Twila67%
  10. Melodie68%

Crush potential for Stew

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Kitty42%
  5. Nanette42%
  6. Madonna44%
  7. Merry44%
  8. Mitzi47%
  9. Gayla47%
  10. Cindi48%
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