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Bel

Girl Name day: September 8 In French: Belinda
Bel is a short form of Belinda: on birth records it is written Belinda (72,483 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Belinda page. Also a short form of Abel, Arabella, Belle.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Possibly 'bright serpent' or 'beautiful' (uncertain).
Of uncertain origin, likely a Germanic name with the element 'lind' (soft/serpent), popularized as a literary name by Pope's poem.

Name day for Bel

September 8

Why this day? Bel is a short form of Belinda, and shares its name day.

Bel is celebrated in Spain, Brazil and Argentina on July 4; France on August 5; the United States on September 8.

The story of the name Bel

Bel is a short form of Belinda. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — possibly 'bright serpent' or 'beautiful' (uncertain), and shares its name day, September 8.

On birth records, Bel is rarely written as such: the Bels are Belindas (72,483 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Belinda page. Bel is also a short form of Abel, Arabella, Belle.

Frequently asked questions about Bel

What does Bel mean?

Bel is a short form of Belinda, which means possibly 'bright serpent' or 'beautiful' (uncertain).

When is Bel's name day?

September 8, together with Belinda: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bel a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Belinda.

Bel's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Elly96%
  2. Bel-Bel96%
  3. Apryl96%
  4. Saira96%
  5. Marni96%
  6. Hali96%
  7. Tiffiny96%
  8. Belinda-Lou96%
  9. Candie95%
  10. Mi95%

Bottom 10

  1. Aggie42%
  2. Agnou42%
  3. Resa42%
  4. Drea42%
  5. Teri-Ann42%
  6. Nes42%
  7. Basia42%
  8. Constant42%
  9. Hildegarde42%
  10. Ruthy42%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Penny-Pie92%
  2. Penny-Pen92%
  3. Pen92%
  4. Staz91%
  5. Fi91%
  6. Fibs91%
  7. Suz89%
  8. Zanna89%
  9. Sue-Ann89%
  10. Suki89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ary42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Katee44%
  4. Simi46%
  5. Jil48%
  6. Tequila48%
  7. Jillie48%
  8. Kals48%
  9. Helga49%
  10. Adie51%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Temperance89%
  2. Jacquelyne86%
  3. Janise84%
  4. Simran84%
  5. Eilene84%
  6. Donielle84%
  7. Carlyn84%
  8. Kirstyn83%
  9. Maryelizabeth83%
  10. Pamella83%

Bottom 10

  1. Xena42%
  2. Drucilla42%
  3. Dima42%
  4. Riti42%
  5. Rolanda42%
  6. Gloriana42%
  7. Glo42%
  8. Shaquana42%
  9. Moll42%
  10. Kierstyn42%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Lore96%
  2. Prisca96%
  3. Maylee96%
  4. Clarie96%
  5. Elvi96%
  6. Maëlou96%
  7. Mallorie96%
  8. Leti96%
  9. Kaniyah96%
  10. Cheri-Lou96%

Bottom 10

  1. Julienne42%
  2. Ru42%
  3. Ruthy42%
  4. Con42%
  5. Drea42%
  6. Hildegarde42%
  7. Aggie42%
  8. Nes42%
  9. Jilly42%
  10. Iny42%
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