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Spence

Boy Name day: June 10
Spence is a short form of Spencer: on birth records it is written Spencer (123,684 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Spencer page. Also a short form of Spenser.
Origin: Anglo-Norman occupational. Meaning: Steward, dispenser of provisions.
From Anglo-Norman despenser (Old French despensier) 'one who dispenses provisions', the steward of a manor, ultimately from Latin dispensare 'to weigh out, distribute'.

Name day for Spence

June 10

Why this day? Spence is a short form of Spencer, and shares its name day.

Spence is celebrated in the United States on June 10.

The story of the name Spence

Spence is a short form of Spencer. It keeps its origin (Anglo-Norman occupational) and meaning — steward, dispenser of provisions, and shares its name day, June 10.

On birth records, Spence is rarely written as such: the Spences are Spencers (123,684 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Spencer page. Spence is also a short form of Spenser.

Frequently asked questions about Spence

What does Spence mean?

Spence is a short form of Spencer, which means steward, dispenser of provisions.

When is Spence's name day?

June 10, together with Spencer: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Spence a name in its own right?

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

Spence's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Regina96%
  3. Paige96%
  4. Bernice96%
  5. Beth93%
  6. Elizabeth93%
  7. Bessie93%
  8. Ida93%
  9. Diana92%
  10. Diane92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey47%
  2. Zoe47%
  3. Molly48%
  4. Maggie50%
  5. Zoey50%
  6. Lillie51%
  7. Kylie51%
  8. Savannah51%
  9. Tina52%
  10. Cindy52%

Love potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Janet96%
  3. Jeanette96%
  4. Regina94%
  5. Norma93%
  6. Tonya92%
  7. Paige92%
  8. Bessie92%
  9. Elizabeth92%
  10. Beth92%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Maya44%
  4. Hailey46%
  5. Tina48%
  6. Zoey48%
  7. Maggie49%
  8. Zoe49%
  9. Lillie49%
  10. Emma50%

Professional potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Connie96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Elizabeth94%
  4. Eleanor94%
  5. Bessie94%
  6. Beth94%
  7. Debbie91%
  8. Veronica91%
  9. Florence91%
  10. Caroline91%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn60%
  2. Heather60%
  3. Janet61%
  4. Jeanette61%
  5. Brandy61%
  6. Melody62%
  7. Molly62%
  8. April63%
  9. Yvonne63%
  10. Phyllis63%

Crush potential for Spence

Top 10

  1. Paige96%
  2. Regina96%
  3. Beverly94%
  4. Bernice93%
  5. Ana91%
  6. Miriam91%
  7. Darlene91%
  8. Patricia89%
  9. Bethany89%
  10. Patsy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe44%
  2. Hailey44%
  3. Maggie44%
  4. Savannah47%
  5. Zoey49%
  6. Bonnie49%
  7. Lily50%
  8. Toni50%
  9. Molly50%
  10. Kylie51%
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