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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. Tari95%
  2. Enola93%
  3. Cinda93%
  4. Eartha90%
  5. Sherilyn90%
  6. Alonza88%
  7. Glynda88%
  8. Luana88%
  9. Roby87%
  10. Glennis87%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Theresia44%
  4. Rock45%
  5. Cleophus46%
  6. Len50%
  7. Stoney50%
  8. Frederica50%
  9. Phylis52%
  10. Les52%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Woody94%
  2. Dwaine87%
  3. Lawanna86%
  4. Beckie85%
  5. Kirt83%
  6. Reinaldo83%
  7. Duwayne83%
  8. Lissa82%
  9. Walt82%
  10. Gaylon82%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Helga49%
  4. Sid49%
  5. Rolf50%
  6. Cleve50%
  7. Geary51%
  8. Rance52%
  9. Butch53%
  10. Len54%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne86%
  2. Janise84%
  3. Lindell84%
  4. Eilene84%
  5. Pamella83%
  6. Pernell82%
  7. Randel81%
  8. Kathyrn81%
  9. Deneen81%
  10. Sanders81%

Bottom 10

  1. Drucilla42%
  2. Davey42%
  3. Arnita42%
  4. Mikki42%
  5. Fonda42%
  6. Raynard43%
  7. Jacki44%
  8. Skip45%
  9. Eartha46%
  10. Sid46%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Ritchie96%
  2. Marilou96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Enola96%
  5. Cherri96%
  6. Eartha96%
  7. Roby96%
  8. Cinda96%
  9. Velvet96%
  10. Rudolfo96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga47%
  3. Cleophus53%
  4. Georgine53%
  5. Theresia54%
  6. Jame57%
  7. Rolf58%
  8. Rock58%
  9. Les59%
  10. Lenwood59%
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