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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. Atilla45%
  2. Fredy47%
  3. Tommy48%
  4. Rudy50%
  5. Mick51%
  6. Eddy52%
  7. Charli52%
  8. Sean52%
  9. Freddy52%
  10. Juanito53%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Gunnar42%
  2. Sheldon42%
  3. Van42%
  4. Fares42%
  5. Atilla42%
  6. Don43%
  7. Arlis45%
  8. Phillip46%
  9. Jeff46%
  10. Néo46%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Sheldon45%
  2. Zander47%
  3. Otho48%
  4. Néo50%
  5. Nader51%
  6. Atilla51%
  7. Jax52%
  8. Kaiser52%
  9. Diogene56%
  10. Van57%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Gunnar50%
  3. Don52%
  4. Johannes53%
  5. Hendrix53%
  6. Atilla53%
  7. Arlis54%
  8. Moise54%
  9. Fares55%
  10. Lionel58%
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