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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. Marcial55%
  2. Rock58%
  3. Remi58%
  4. Fabrizio59%
  5. Boris59%
  6. Gino59%
  7. Marcello59%
  8. Fulvio60%
  9. Tito60%
  10. Edilberto60%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Romel42%
  2. Wladimir43%
  3. Marcial44%
  4. Boris46%
  5. Orion48%
  6. Xavier48%
  7. Waldo49%
  8. Cleto51%
  9. Ermes52%
  10. Harley52%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Waldo53%
  2. Orion55%
  3. Emir57%
  4. Ezio58%
  5. Maximo59%
  6. Tito60%
  7. Jamir60%
  8. Genaro60%
  9. Edilberto60%
  10. Fulvio60%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Amaury52%
  2. Marcial55%
  3. Osman56%
  4. Rock57%
  5. Everardo57%
  6. Abdon57%
  7. Gilbert58%
  8. Martin59%
  9. Romel59%
  10. Petronio60%
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