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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. Eliel96%
  2. Isael96%
  3. Noe96%
  4. Frank93%
  5. Jacinto93%
  6. Jesús93%
  7. Clemente92%
  8. Noel92%
  9. Adriel92%
  10. Gregorio91%

Bottom 10

  1. Salvador48%
  2. Max48%
  3. Elvis52%
  4. Cosmo52%
  5. John52%
  6. Juan52%
  7. Óscar55%
  8. Enzo55%
  9. Vladimir55%
  10. Jackson55%

Love potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Jacinto95%
  2. Isael94%
  3. Noe89%
  4. Eliel89%
  5. Jesús85%
  6. Jamil85%
  7. Noel84%
  8. Adriel84%
  9. Lazaro84%
  10. Jonathan82%

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Vladimir42%
  3. Ciro42%
  4. Cosmo43%
  5. Kleber46%
  6. Helder46%
  7. Rui46%
  8. Anibal47%
  9. Gil47%
  10. Hudson47%

Professional potential for Helly

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Narciso95%
  2. Jamil88%
  3. Noe87%
  4. Eliel86%
  5. Jacinto86%
  6. Isael86%
  7. Noel84%
  8. Alfredo82%
  9. Adriel82%
  10. Hilton82%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. John42%
  3. Germano47%
  4. Ciro50%
  5. Vladimir52%
  6. Kleber53%
  7. Adolfo53%
  8. Helder54%
  9. Romualdo54%
  10. Norberto55%
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