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Helly

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 18
Origin: Greek. Meaning: torch, bright light.
From Greek Helénē, linked to hélē and the root meaning 'to shine'.

Name day for Helly

August 18

Why this day? Helly is a short form of Helen, and shares its name day.

Helly is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on August 18.

The story of the name Helly

Helly is a short form of Helen. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — torch, bright light, and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Helly is rarely written as such: the Hellys are Helens (38,232 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Helen page. Helly is also a short form of Hellen.

Frequently asked questions about Helly

What does Helly mean?

Helly is a short form of Helen, which means torch, bright light.

When is Helly's name day?

August 18, together with Helen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Helly a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Helen.

Helly's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Sema96%
  2. Mei96%
  3. Consuela96%
  4. Merlene96%
  5. Anette96%
  6. Silia96%
  7. Vina96%
  8. Georgiana96%
  9. Ethel96%
  10. Miryam96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Cerise48%
  3. Zelda52%
  4. Romina60%
  5. Rocio60%
  6. Zandra62%
  7. Lucienne65%
  8. Griselda66%
  9. Romy67%
  10. Suzie67%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda44%
  2. Lola46%
  3. Sigrid53%
  4. Cerise53%
  5. Wilda54%
  6. Zora59%
  7. Zandra59%
  8. Symone60%
  9. Romina60%
  10. Rocio60%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Cleopatra56%
  2. Lola56%
  3. Zelda60%
  4. Rocio60%
  5. Cerise60%
  6. Suzette60%
  7. Romina60%
  8. Velma64%
  9. Alva67%
  10. Sinai67%

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Myrna95%
  2. Ilena90%
  3. Merlene89%
  4. Georgiana89%
  5. Deja87%
  6. Consuela86%
  7. Silia86%
  8. Vina86%
  9. Alva85%
  10. Eleana85%
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