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Wey

Boy Name day: March 1
Wey is a short form of Dewey: on birth records it is written Dewey (34,778 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Dewey page.
Origin: Welsh. Meaning: 'Beloved' (via David).
An anglicized form of Welsh Dewi, the Welsh form of David (Hebrew 'beloved'); also an English surname, popularized as a US given name after Admiral Dewey's 1898 victory.

Name day for Wey

March 1

Why this day? Wey is a short form of Dewey, and shares its name day.

Wey is celebrated in the United States on March 1.

The story of the name Wey

Wey is a short form of Dewey. It keeps its origin (Welsh) and meaning — 'Beloved' (via David), and shares its name day, March 1.

On birth records, Wey is rarely written as such: the Weys are Deweys (34,778 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dewey page.

Frequently asked questions about Wey

What does Wey mean?

Wey is a short form of Dewey, which means 'Beloved' (via David).

When is Wey's name day?

March 1, together with Dewey: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wey a name in its own right?

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

Wey's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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

Top 10

  1. Sandi94%
  2. Liz90%
  3. Teena90%
  4. Valarie90%
  5. Roxann90%
  6. Pennie88%
  7. Vickey88%
  8. Gerri87%
  9. Brigitte86%
  10. Saundra86%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre44%
  2. Terrie48%
  3. Lourdes48%
  4. Deirdre49%
  5. Moira53%
  6. Twila55%
  7. Nan55%
  8. Alfreda56%
  9. Georgette59%
  10. Edie60%

Love potential for Wey

Top 10

  1. Denice93%
  2. Georgette92%
  3. Carolann92%
  4. Patrica91%
  5. Maryjo90%
  6. Janey90%
  7. Sandi89%
  8. Kathi89%
  9. Darleen89%
  10. Diann88%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Deidre49%
  3. Edie50%
  4. Caryl51%
  5. Lolita54%
  6. Aleta55%
  7. Twila56%
  8. Melodie57%
  9. Althea58%
  10. Celestine58%

Professional potential for Wey

Top 10

  1. Minerva90%
  2. Vikki80%
  3. Cathryn79%
  4. Terese79%
  5. Kathie79%
  6. Karyn79%
  7. Mimi79%
  8. Marta79%
  9. Kathrine79%
  10. Carolann77%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Georgette42%
  4. Deidre42%
  5. Dori42%
  6. Gay42%
  7. Nanette43%
  8. Jerrie44%
  9. Melodie45%
  10. Lauri46%

Crush potential for Wey

Top 10

  1. Sandi96%
  2. Roxann96%
  3. Laureen96%
  4. Dori96%
  5. Peggie96%
  6. Vickey95%
  7. Teena95%
  8. Pennie95%
  9. Joellen93%
  10. Nanci93%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda50%
  2. Moira56%
  3. Terrie57%
  4. Twila58%
  5. Lourdes60%
  6. Edie60%
  7. Kaye64%
  8. Georgette65%
  9. Deidre66%
  10. Deirdre67%
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