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Hela

Girl Name day: February 6
Hela is a short form of Minnie: on birth records it is written Minnie (159,770 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Minnie page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Resolute protector (via Wilhelmina, feminine of William).
English pet form of Wilhelmina (also of Mary/Minerva), Wilhelmina being the feminine of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) + 'helm' (helmet, protection).

Name day for Hela

February 6

Why this day? Hela is a short form of Minnie, and shares its name day.

Hela is celebrated in the United States on February 6.

The story of the name Hela

Hela is a short form of Minnie. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — resolute protector (via Wilhelmina, feminine of William), and shares its name day, February 6.

On birth records, Hela is rarely written as such: the Helas are Minnies (159,770 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Minnie page.

Frequently asked questions about Hela

What does Hela mean?

Hela is a short form of Minnie, which means resolute protector (via Wilhelmina, feminine of William).

When is Hela's name day?

February 6, together with Minnie: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Hela a name in its own right?

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

Hela's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Hela

Love potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara57%
  2. Anne58%
  3. Wanda58%
  4. Ann58%
  5. Bonnie60%
  6. Connie60%
  7. Constance60%
  8. Diana60%
  9. Diane60%
  10. Dianne60%

Professional potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Christine91%
  2. Paula88%
  3. Connie87%
  4. Constance87%
  5. Gail85%
  6. Ellen85%
  7. Anne84%
  8. Ann84%
  9. Elaine83%
  10. Maria83%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla46%
  2. Wanda50%
  3. Gloria52%
  4. Regina53%
  5. Marilyn54%
  6. Melody54%
  7. Rita55%
  8. Vickie55%
  9. Phyllis55%
  10. Vicki55%

Crush potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Connie43%
  2. Constance43%
  3. Martha44%
  4. Roberta44%
  5. Barbara47%
  6. Janice50%
  7. Jane50%
  8. Jo50%
  9. Jeanne50%
  10. Ann52%
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