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Spencer

Spencer is a popular British name, originally used as a surname in the earlier days. The meaning of Spencer interprets ‘an administrator’, ‘like steward’, ‘butler’. Its origin is from the English word dispenser, which comes from its equivalent Old French word dispenseor and Latin origin dispensare, which translates ‘to administer’ or ‘to disperse’. A dispenser played a vital role in the royal household. It was someone who looked over buying and distributing all food, ration and provisions in a monastery or for the royal ménage. Above the dispenser was the Steward, who managed and looked after the domestic affairs of the household. Other employees of equal importance in the household were the Butler who mainly coordinated and managed the household staff, and the Marshal who was posted for the stables for looking after the horses and other animals. Are you a fan of the past? Well, Spencer occurred the maiden name of Princess Diana, and Winston Churchill had it as his middle name.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

house steward, dispenser of provisions

Origin

English

Numerology

S is for sensitive, another side shows.

P is for popular, that you are!

E is for elate, you make others happy.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

C is for change, you are able to adapt.

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

Lucky

Spencer lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Spencer

  • Spencer Bonaventure Tracy American actor
  • Spencer Perceval British prime minister
  • (Edward) Spencer Abraham 10th U.S. Secretary of Energy; Senator from Michigan
  • Spencer Breslin American actor; brother of Abigail Breslin
  • Spencer Mason Hawes American basketball player
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Spencer in Pop Culture

  • Dr. Spencer Reid FBI profiler on TV's "Criminal Minds"
  • Spencer Shay brother of Carly on TV's "iCarly" played by Jeremy Trainor
  • Spencer Olchin character on TV's "King of Queens"
  • Spencer's chain of party gift shops
  • Shawn Spencer main character on "Psych"
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