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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. Ayrton50%
  6. Dean50%
  7. Othon50%
  8. Jack52%
  9. Karl52%
  10. Johny53%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Will42%
  2. Othon42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Arnold42%
  5. Adler42%
  6. Karl42%
  7. Dean42%
  8. Elon42%
  9. Robinson43%
  10. Herbert43%

Professional potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. François96%
  2. Delton96%
  3. Ander96%
  4. Jan96%
  5. Paul96%
  6. Jansen96%
  7. Jack96%
  8. Danel96%
  9. Michell96%
  10. Braulio96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Ayrton48%
  3. Kelton51%
  4. Axel53%
  5. Dean54%
  6. Reno57%
  7. Karl57%
  8. Sid57%
  9. Jason57%
  10. Adonis58%

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Timoteo88%
  2. Eden87%
  3. Mayron87%
  4. Adonis87%
  5. Lucian85%
  6. Osiel84%
  7. Piero84%
  8. Dian84%
  9. Maison84%
  10. Alessio84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Othon42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Arnold46%
  6. Karl48%
  7. Joe49%
  8. Joseph49%
  9. Bruce53%
  10. Herman53%
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