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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:

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Friendship potential for Wey

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea43%
  3. Faith46%
  4. Agnes47%
  5. Madelyn48%
  6. Teresa48%
  7. Barbara48%
  8. Terri48%
  9. Theresa48%
  10. Martha49%

Love potential for Wey

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn51%
  2. Alice51%
  3. Melody51%
  4. Autumn52%
  5. Maya54%
  6. Viola55%
  7. Layla56%
  8. Ethel56%
  9. Amber57%
  10. Crystal57%

Professional potential for Wey

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Kaylee42%
  3. Brandy42%
  4. Molly42%
  5. Autumn42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Heather42%
  8. Bonnie43%
  9. Lillie43%
  10. Zoey44%

Crush potential for Wey

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea45%
  2. Agnes45%
  3. Ruth46%
  4. Roberta46%
  5. Constance46%
  6. Martha46%
  7. Connie46%
  8. Barbara49%
  9. Norma51%
  10. Annie54%
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