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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. Byron90%
  2. Benny89%
  3. Monte85%
  4. Bret83%
  5. Perry81%
  6. Fredrick80%
  7. Nick80%
  8. Kelvin80%
  9. Darwin78%
  10. Matt78%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt42%
  2. Pete44%
  3. Bradford45%
  4. Stewart50%
  5. Dwight50%
  6. Rocky52%
  7. Sherman52%
  8. Randolph52%
  9. Dwayne53%
  10. Guy54%

Love potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Teddy83%
  2. Ron80%
  3. Benny80%
  4. Perry77%
  5. Nick75%
  6. Sammy73%
  7. Monte72%
  8. Kelvin72%
  9. Fredrick71%
  10. Terrence71%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van45%
  3. Brad49%
  4. Randal50%
  5. Dwight51%
  6. Randolph52%
  7. Guy53%
  8. Rick54%
  9. Bradford54%
  10. Rickey54%

Professional potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Clay76%
  2. Kent76%
  3. Bradford74%
  4. Stuart74%
  5. Sherman72%
  6. Darrel69%
  7. Vaughn69%
  8. Stewart69%
  9. Gregg68%
  10. Cleveland68%

Bottom 10

  1. Daryl42%
  2. Rocky43%
  3. Rudy44%
  4. Freddy47%
  5. Van47%
  6. Dwayne48%
  7. Rex48%
  8. Byron50%
  9. Timmy50%
  10. Brad50%

Crush potential for Bel

Top 10

  1. Benny96%
  2. Byron96%
  3. Matt93%
  4. Ken93%
  5. Garry92%
  6. Kenny92%
  7. Ted91%
  8. Dave91%
  9. Monte90%
  10. Nick90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt47%
  2. Bradford50%
  3. Dwight53%
  4. Pete54%
  5. Stuart57%
  6. Stewart58%
  7. Laurence60%
  8. Sherman62%
  9. Kent63%
  10. Guy64%
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