Spencer name - Meaning of Spencer

Spencer name - Meaning of Spencer

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

8

Usage

English, French

Pronounced

SPEN-sər

Spencer Meaning

From a surname which meant "dispenser of provisions" in Middle English. A famous bearer was American actor Spencer Tracy (1900-1967). It was also the surname of Princess Diana (1961-1997). Spencer is an English name, derived from the Old French word "despense", which means "to weigh". The name was given to a person who was in charge of purchasing and distributing food and provisions in a royal household. His position was very important and second only to that of a steward.

Spencer Celebrities
Spencer Adams - baseball player, Spencer Dryden - musician, Spencer George - football player, Spencer Harris - baseball player, Spencer Johnson - author, Spencer Nead - football player, Spencer Tracy - actor,