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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. Zina51%
  2. Dirk53%
  3. Eddy56%
  4. Elvis56%
  5. Lolita56%
  6. Joesph59%
  7. Curt59%
  8. Nanette59%
  9. Hal60%
  10. Lenny60%

Love potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Ginny96%
  2. Pattie96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Mimi96%
  5. Juliann96%
  6. Marilee95%
  7. Del95%
  8. Maryjo95%
  9. Sandi94%
  10. Rob93%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Moira47%
  4. Curt52%
  5. Phil53%
  6. Terese53%
  7. Denny54%
  8. Audie54%
  9. Zina54%
  10. Denis54%

Professional potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Rob95%
  3. Dwain95%
  4. Mimi95%
  5. Carolann94%
  6. Jerrold92%
  7. Rogers92%
  8. Ernestina91%
  9. Johnna90%
  10. Art90%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown43%
  2. Madonna43%
  3. Roxane47%
  4. Deidre47%
  5. Georgette48%
  6. Gay51%
  7. Lolita52%
  8. Lenny53%
  9. Suzette53%
  10. Artis54%

Crush potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Sherie95%
  2. Luanne94%
  3. Del93%
  4. Pattie92%
  5. Sharlene92%
  6. Janey92%
  7. Lanette91%
  8. Leslee91%
  9. Nena90%
  10. Mimi89%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph46%
  2. Alfreda47%
  3. Jeanie50%
  4. Dirk51%
  5. Stanford53%
  6. Terrie54%
  7. Linwood54%
  8. Zina56%
  9. Audie56%
  10. Phil57%
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