Spencer
[ˈspɛnsər]Meaning
from an English surname meaning "dispenser of provisions"
Background Story
Spencer comes from an English occupational surname, derived from Middle English spense, meaning "larder, pantry". The surname denoted someone who worked in a spense or served as a butler or steward. A famous bearer was American actor Spencer Tracy, and it was also the surname of Princess Diana.
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