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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. Belinda96%
  2. Sandy95%
  3. Lou95%
  4. Lucinda95%
  5. Lorie95%
  6. Pam95%
  7. Lana93%
  8. Gwen91%
  9. Bonita90%
  10. Byron90%

Bottom 10

  1. Teri42%
  2. Kurt42%
  3. Therese42%
  4. Bernadette44%
  5. Pete44%
  6. Bradford45%
  7. Trudy46%
  8. Jan46%
  9. Robbie47%
  10. Stewart50%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Lucinda91%
  2. Jana87%
  3. Lou85%
  4. Sammie84%
  5. Paulette83%
  6. Teddy83%
  7. Lynda82%
  8. Rosetta82%
  9. Sandy81%
  10. Lorna81%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van45%
  3. Jan49%
  4. Brad49%
  5. Randal50%
  6. Dwight51%
  7. Randolph52%
  8. Guy53%
  9. Rick54%
  10. Bradford54%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Frankie78%
  2. Jan77%
  3. Clay76%
  4. Kent76%
  5. Shelia76%
  6. Bradford74%
  7. Mickey74%
  8. Stuart74%
  9. Laurel73%
  10. Susanne73%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Paulette42%
  3. Daryl42%
  4. Rocky43%
  5. Rudy44%
  6. Joey45%
  7. Jeannie45%
  8. Karla45%
  9. Shelly46%
  10. Joni47%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Cheri96%
  2. Sandy96%
  3. Lorie96%
  4. Lynda96%
  5. Benny96%
  6. Byron96%
  7. Lorna96%
  8. Sheryl96%
  9. Daphne96%
  10. Karla96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt47%
  2. Teri47%
  3. Therese47%
  4. Jan48%
  5. Trudy49%
  6. Bradford50%
  7. Dwight53%
  8. Pete54%
  9. Robbie55%
  10. Janine55%
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