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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

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi43%
  2. Daiane44%
  3. Dayna49%
  4. Scarlett52%
  5. Roseanne52%
  6. Indiana52%
  7. Thalia52%
  8. Tina53%
  9. Kellen55%
  10. Katty56%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Daiane42%
  2. Kate42%
  3. Cyndi44%
  4. Indiana46%
  5. Kris48%
  6. Dayna48%
  7. Ada48%
  8. Denisse49%
  9. Scarlett49%
  10. Kendra50%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Brisa51%
  3. Scarlet54%
  4. Kendra54%
  5. Carla54%
  6. Roxane54%
  7. Scarlett56%
  8. Ila56%
  9. Merilyn57%
  10. Morgana57%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Daiane42%
  2. Germana46%
  3. Roberta47%
  4. Barbara50%
  5. Alberta51%
  6. Ivanna53%
  7. Jayne53%
  8. Kate53%
  9. Jara55%
  10. Julienne56%
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