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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.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Nannie96%
  2. Selma96%
  3. Dorothea93%
  4. Susie93%
  5. Maude92%
  6. Olive92%
  7. Essie91%
  8. Maryann90%
  9. Flossie90%
  10. Eunice90%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola51%
  2. Ruthie57%
  3. Inez62%
  4. Bernadine64%
  5. Lizzie64%
  6. Elva67%
  7. Beulah67%
  8. Rosie69%
  9. Alberta69%
  10. Opal69%

Love potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Jeannette96%
  2. Nannie95%
  3. Mable91%
  4. Jeannine90%
  5. Susie90%
  6. May87%
  7. Olive86%
  8. Dorothea86%
  9. Goldie86%
  10. Selma85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola54%
  2. Alberta58%
  3. Fern60%
  4. Olga60%
  5. Opal60%
  6. Iva61%
  7. Hilda61%
  8. Inez62%
  9. Elva62%
  10. Ruthie64%

Professional potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Addie89%
  2. Eunice89%
  3. Irma85%
  4. Erma85%
  5. Dorothea85%
  6. Selma85%
  7. Estelle85%
  8. Eugenia84%
  9. Helene83%
  10. Mamie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila49%
  2. Lola49%
  3. Estella51%
  4. Opal53%
  5. Lela53%
  6. Elva53%
  7. Velma57%
  8. Fern57%
  9. Luella57%
  10. Rhoda59%

Crush potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Nannie92%
  2. Susie92%
  3. Myrna91%
  4. Mable88%
  5. Jeannine87%
  6. Lorene86%
  7. Rhoda86%
  8. Etta85%
  9. Selma85%
  10. Rosalie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Ruthie44%
  3. Alberta47%
  4. Iva50%
  5. Ramona53%
  6. Bernadine54%
  7. Hilda55%
  8. Addie55%
  9. Geneva56%
  10. Antoinette58%
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