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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

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa43%
  2. Tequila43%
  3. Jazlynn45%
  4. Estefania46%
  5. Whitley48%
  6. Kali48%
  7. Kals48%
  8. Pepper50%
  9. Lola51%
  10. Loli51%

Love potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley42%
  2. Arry44%
  3. Tequila44%
  4. Ary44%
  5. Kals44%
  6. Arya44%
  7. Kali44%
  8. Selene45%
  9. Lexus46%
  10. Luni46%

Professional potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Leonor42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. Arry42%
  5. Rihanna42%
  6. Octavia42%
  7. Ary42%
  8. Kals42%
  9. Khaleesi42%
  10. Tosha43%

Crush potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Ludie96%
  2. Sherie95%
  3. Miyah95%
  4. Lovie95%
  5. Tamala95%
  6. Ammie95%
  7. Honey95%
  8. Kiah95%
  9. Darline95%
  10. Cherish95%

Bottom 10

  1. Drea42%
  2. Nes42%
  3. Aggie42%
  4. Allyssa42%
  5. Zee42%
  6. Agnes42%
  7. Nénès42%
  8. Iny42%
  9. Inez42%
  10. Bertie42%
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