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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. Elon42%
  2. Sid46%
  3. Jimmy47%
  4. Johnny47%
  5. Dayna49%
  6. Ayrton50%
  7. Dean50%
  8. Othon50%
  9. Jack52%
  10. Karl52%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Will42%
  2. Othon42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Arnold42%
  5. Adler42%
  6. Kate42%
  7. Karl42%
  8. Dean42%
  9. Elon42%
  10. Lee42%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Ayrton48%
  3. Eris49%
  4. Ada50%
  5. Kelton51%
  6. Brisa51%
  7. Axel53%
  8. Scarlet54%
  9. Dean54%
  10. Ila56%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Othon42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Germana46%
  6. Arnold46%
  7. Karl48%
  8. Joe49%
  9. Joseph49%
  10. Alberta51%
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