Beloved, a name associated with the patron saint of Wales, Dewi Sant. (variant of Dewi)
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Dewey is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Beloved, a name associated with the patron saint of Wales, Dewi Sant. (variant of Dewi)". Listed origin: Welsh.
DOO-ee
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Dewey is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Beloved, a name associated with the patron saint of Wales, Dewi Sant. (variant of Dewi)". Listed origin: Welsh.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DOO-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Dewey. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Dew, Dewy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Dewey James, Dewey Alexander, Dewey William, Dewey Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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