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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. Aubrie96%
  2. Miracle96%
  3. Elly96%
  4. Myla96%
  5. Belinda96%
  6. Bel-Bel96%
  7. Apryl96%
  8. Saira96%
  9. Anya96%
  10. Chanelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Aggie42%
  3. Agnou42%
  4. Resa42%
  5. Drea42%
  6. Teri-Ann42%
  7. Nes42%
  8. Lourdes42%
  9. Erna42%
  10. Basia42%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Penny-Pie92%
  3. Penny-Pen92%
  4. Pen92%
  5. Penny92%
  6. Staz91%
  7. Stacie91%
  8. Fiona91%
  9. Stacey91%
  10. Lucinda91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazlynn42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Arry42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Katee44%
  6. Kate44%
  7. Nikole45%
  8. Simone46%
  9. Whitley46%
  10. Simi46%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Khadijah92%
  2. Temperance89%
  3. Ruthann88%
  4. Jacquelyne86%
  5. Janise84%
  6. Simran84%
  7. Eilene84%
  8. Donielle84%
  9. Carlyn84%
  10. Kirstyn83%

Bottom 10

  1. Xena42%
  2. Lilith42%
  3. Drucilla42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Asha42%
  6. Dima42%
  7. Riti42%
  8. Kayli42%
  9. Rolanda42%
  10. Gloriana42%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Nyla96%
  2. Lore96%
  3. Prisca96%
  4. Maylee96%
  5. Melody96%
  6. Clarie96%
  7. Christal96%
  8. Elvi96%
  9. Maëlou96%
  10. Phoebe96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Julienne42%
  3. Roberta42%
  4. Ru42%
  5. Ruthy42%
  6. Con42%
  7. Drea42%
  8. Hildegarde42%
  9. Aggie42%
  10. Nes42%
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