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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

Top 10

  1. Noah96%
  2. Rawan96%
  3. Khalil96%
  4. Sammuel95%
  5. Nayan90%
  6. Kaia90%
  7. Leander89%
  8. Luann88%
  9. Rain87%
  10. Darian87%

Bottom 10

  1. Roan55%
  2. Axl55%
  3. Luka57%
  4. Evert58%
  5. Johan59%
  6. Viktor59%
  7. Vittorio59%
  8. Kayron60%
  9. Apollo60%
  10. Alec61%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Johan42%
  2. Luka42%
  3. Viktor42%
  4. Malcolm43%
  5. Alec45%
  6. Roan45%
  7. Evert46%
  8. Filippo46%
  9. Axl47%
  10. Kayron48%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Vittorio50%
  2. Kayron51%
  3. Axl53%
  4. Samael53%
  5. Ayron57%
  6. Taylan60%
  7. Viktor60%
  8. Apollo60%
  9. Alec61%
  10. Halley62%

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Rawan89%
  2. Noah87%
  3. Nayan84%
  4. Kaylan84%
  5. Eloan84%
  6. Aylan83%
  7. Giovany83%
  8. Cael83%
  9. Alec83%
  10. Luann82%

Bottom 10

  1. Luka45%
  2. Abraham47%
  3. Evert50%
  4. Isaak50%
  5. Thiery52%
  6. Viktor53%
  7. Johan54%
  8. Kaled55%
  9. Gilberte56%
  10. Hubert58%
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