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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. Sandy60%
  2. Isis63%
  3. Nina67%
  4. Micaela68%
  5. Stefany69%
  6. Victoria70%
  7. Ariele72%
  8. Alexia74%
  9. Melissa74%
  10. Stefani75%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Isis54%
  2. Sandy58%
  3. Micaela60%
  4. Ariele60%
  5. Estefany62%
  6. Anne63%
  7. Anna63%
  8. Victoria64%
  9. Ellen65%
  10. Leandra66%

Professional potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Lavinia96%
  2. Agata93%
  3. Sophia93%
  4. Noemi93%
  5. Ellen93%
  6. Anna91%
  7. Anne91%
  8. Emanuele91%
  9. Helen90%
  10. Samira89%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna53%
  2. Isis55%
  3. Victoria62%
  4. Leandra62%
  5. Eliza64%
  6. Jennifer64%
  7. Alexia65%
  8. Eloa67%
  9. Estela67%
  10. Emili67%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Anne55%
  2. Anna55%
  3. Ariele64%
  4. Samira65%
  5. Micaela66%
  6. Elen66%
  7. Isis68%
  8. Aila69%
  9. Ellen69%
  10. Sandy70%
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