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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. Saira96%
  3. Jaedyn96%
  4. Haily95%
  5. Ryen95%
  6. Asya95%
  7. Jala95%
  8. Tyana95%
  9. Monae95%
  10. Siri95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Isaak42%
  4. Yocheved45%
  5. Obed46%
  6. Jens48%
  7. Catelyn50%
  8. Armon52%
  9. Marek52%
  10. Avrohom53%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Aramis91%
  2. Mykayla88%
  3. Yandel88%
  4. Tyasia88%
  5. Tyla88%
  6. Bradlee87%
  7. Arissa86%
  8. Ashtin86%
  9. Halee85%
  10. Cameran85%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Marek43%
  4. Esau46%
  5. Tyran47%
  6. Arman47%
  7. Price48%
  8. Marko51%
  9. Jeron52%
  10. Jaysen53%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Landin86%
  2. Simran84%
  3. Maryelizabeth83%
  4. Eben83%
  5. Aman81%
  6. Job81%
  7. Adair81%
  8. Elder81%
  9. Natali80%
  10. Acacia79%

Bottom 10

  1. Ceasar42%
  2. Shia42%
  3. Kierstyn42%
  4. Kyrah42%
  5. Urijah42%
  6. Trevion42%
  7. Alexavier42%
  8. Tamyra42%
  9. Alea42%
  10. Kaili42%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Kaniyah96%
  2. Kirra96%
  3. Triniti96%
  4. Aleigha96%
  5. Makenzi96%
  6. Jovanna96%
  7. Makiya96%
  8. Mykayla96%
  9. Tyla96%
  10. Haily96%

Bottom 10

  1. Luc42%
  2. Isaak43%
  3. Ciro43%
  4. Obed49%
  5. Heber52%
  6. Job52%
  7. Avrohom56%
  8. Hyrum56%
  9. Marek57%
  10. Yocheved57%
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