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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. Vitoria57%
  2. Sabrina66%
  3. Lara71%
  4. Eduarda72%
  5. Jenifer73%
  6. Luiza74%
  7. Rebeca75%
  8. Alice76%
  9. Beatriz78%
  10. Ana79%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Vitoria42%
  2. Eduarda46%
  3. Luiza60%
  4. Lara65%
  5. Laura66%
  6. Alice68%
  7. Sabrina68%
  8. Rebeca69%
  9. Geovana70%
  10. Ester73%

Professional potential for Helly

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Vitoria53%
  2. Luiza56%
  3. Eduarda59%
  4. Ana64%
  5. Ester65%
  6. Lara68%
  7. Sabrina71%
  8. Nicole72%
  9. Milena74%
  10. Brenda74%
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