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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. Zoé48%
  2. Dayna49%
  3. Lolita52%
  4. Indiana52%
  5. Erna53%
  6. Tina53%
  7. Zulma54%
  8. Sasha56%
  9. Berta57%
  10. Ramona57%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Kate42%
  2. Zulma45%
  3. Berta46%
  4. Helga46%
  5. Indiana46%
  6. Leonida47%
  7. Erna47%
  8. Libera47%
  9. Dayna48%
  10. Ada48%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Olimpia44%
  2. Ada50%
  3. Brisa51%
  4. Scarlet54%
  5. Zara54%
  6. Rossana54%
  7. Zenobia55%
  8. Ila56%
  9. Frida58%
  10. Aira58%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Berta42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Agnes46%
  4. Germana46%
  5. Inez46%
  6. Ramona47%
  7. Assunta48%
  8. Leonida51%
  9. Alberta51%
  10. Jeanne53%
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