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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.

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Friendship potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Mylena96%
  2. Soane96%
  3. Meline96%
  4. Elaina96%
  5. Mirna96%
  6. Arina96%
  7. Léane96%
  8. Delaine96%
  9. Alecia96%
  10. Elise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dayna49%
  2. Indiana52%
  3. Tina53%
  4. Sasha56%
  5. Germana57%
  6. Suzy58%
  7. Cindi60%
  8. Nuria60%
  9. Petra60%
  10. Cindy60%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Kate42%
  2. Indiana46%
  3. Dayna48%
  4. Ada48%
  5. Germana51%
  6. Tina51%
  7. Brisa52%
  8. Alberta52%
  9. Sasha52%
  10. Stefania52%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Brisa51%
  3. Scarlet54%
  4. Ila56%
  5. Ivy58%
  6. Úrsula60%
  7. Stefania60%
  8. Stéphane60%
  9. Nuria60%
  10. Petra60%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Germana46%
  2. Alberta51%
  3. Jayne53%
  4. Kate53%
  5. Desire58%
  6. Karin59%
  7. Nuria60%
  8. Indiana60%
  9. Irina60%
  10. Petra60%
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