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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. Marilyn93%
  2. Wanda92%
  3. Sheila91%
  4. Phyllis90%
  5. Joy90%
  6. Georgia90%
  7. Valerie89%
  8. Carol89%
  9. Anita89%
  10. Laurie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. John42%
  3. Terri42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Martha42%
  6. Roberta42%
  7. Theresa42%
  8. Teresa42%
  9. Joseph42%
  10. Connie42%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Penny92%
  2. Susan89%
  3. Sue89%
  4. Suzanne89%
  5. Colleen87%
  6. Marcia84%
  7. Sheila84%
  8. Marsha84%
  9. Valerie84%
  10. Maureen84%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Jon46%
  4. Don46%
  5. Philip50%
  6. Bruce50%
  7. Mark50%
  8. Phillip50%
  9. Wayne50%
  10. Craig50%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Christine80%
  2. John79%
  3. Paul78%
  4. Connie76%
  5. Constance76%
  6. Martin76%
  7. Gary76%
  8. Ellen74%
  9. Micheal74%
  10. Paula74%

Bottom 10

  1. Gloria42%
  2. Rita42%
  3. Carla43%
  4. Dean43%
  5. Carmen45%
  6. Bonnie45%
  7. Vickie45%
  8. Vicki45%
  9. Janice47%
  10. Jeanne47%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Melody96%
  2. Marsha96%
  3. Curtis96%
  4. Wanda96%
  5. Sandra96%
  6. Marilyn96%
  7. Sheila96%
  8. Marcia96%
  9. Georgia96%
  10. Valerie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Joseph42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Martha42%
  6. John42%
  7. Connie42%
  8. Barbara43%
  9. Terri47%
  10. Theresa47%
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