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El

Girl Name day: February 1 In French: Elea
El is a short form of Ella: on birth records it is written Ella (321,235 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ella page. Also a short form of Elaine, Elmer, Elliot.
Origin: Germanic / diminutive. Meaning: all, whole (Germanic); short form of names ending in -ella.
Of Germanic origin (the root alja, "other, all"), Ella is also the short form of names such as Eleanor, Gabriella, or Isabella.

Name day for El

February 1

Why this day? El is a short form of Ella, and shares its name day.

El is celebrated in France on June 4; the United States on February 1; Brazil on March 26; Argentina on November 17.

The story of the name El

El is a short form of Ella. It keeps its origin (Germanic / diminutive) and meaning — all, whole (Germanic); short form of names ending in -ella, and shares its name day, February 1.

On birth records, El is rarely written as such: the Els are Ellas (321,235 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ella page. El is also a short form of Elaine, Elmer, Elliot.

Frequently asked questions about El

What does El mean?

El is a short form of Ella, which means all, whole (Germanic); short form of names ending in -ella.

When is El's name day?

February 1, together with Ella: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is El a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ella.

El's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for El

Top 10

  1. Lydie96%
  2. Marni96%
  3. Yulissa96%
  4. Addilynn96%
  5. Caz96%
  6. Ayû96%
  7. Cee96%
  8. Laurie-Lou96%
  9. CiCi96%
  10. Shanelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ru42%
  2. Tut42%
  3. Roo42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Drea43%
  6. Con45%
  7. Stance45%
  8. Constie45%
  9. Connie-Bee45%
  10. Constant45%

Love potential for El

Top 10

  1. Karah96%
  2. Cand96%
  3. Vivi96%
  4. Cachou96%
  5. Sahana96%
  6. Pen96%
  7. Mellisa96%
  8. Livy96%
  9. Yvi96%
  10. Yvy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry48%
  2. Ary48%
  3. Tequila48%
  4. Katee51%
  5. Simi53%
  6. Kals55%
  7. Jil55%
  8. Jillie55%
  9. Heavie55%
  10. Heav55%

Professional potential for El

Bottom 10

  1. Ary42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Khaleesi42%
  5. Dima44%
  6. Diamonda44%
  7. Diam44%
  8. Caprice45%
  9. Cleopatra45%
  10. Whit45%

Crush potential for El

Top 10

  1. Silla96%
  2. Raylee96%
  3. Clo96%
  4. Soleil96%
  5. Fan96%
  6. Enna96%
  7. Luana96%
  8. Vita96%
  9. Lyssa96%
  10. Nattie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthy42%
  2. Drea42%
  3. Tut42%
  4. Nes42%
  5. Stance42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Mar42%
  8. Zee42%
  9. Constant42%
  10. Iny42%
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