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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. Sid50%
  2. Zina51%
  3. Garry52%
  4. John52%
  5. Jimmy52%
  6. Tommy52%
  7. Johnny52%
  8. Dirk53%
  9. Dwayne53%
  10. Karl53%

Love potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Ginny96%
  3. Pattie96%
  4. Janette96%
  5. Woody96%
  6. Dwaine96%
  7. Janey96%
  8. Janet96%
  9. Mimi96%
  10. Lawanna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Hal42%
  4. Lee42%
  5. Kurt46%
  6. Flint46%
  7. Moira47%
  8. Van49%
  9. Don50%
  10. Rand50%

Professional potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown43%
  2. Madonna43%
  3. Raynard44%
  4. Dean46%
  5. Carla46%
  6. Roxane47%
  7. Deidre47%
  8. Georgette48%
  9. Sid49%
  10. Dee49%

Crush potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Sherie95%
  2. Teddie95%
  3. Luanne94%
  4. Del93%
  5. Pattie92%
  6. Jonell92%
  7. Sharlene92%
  8. Janey92%
  9. Nancy92%
  10. Shari92%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Andree42%
  3. Connie43%
  4. Constance43%
  5. Martha44%
  6. Roberta44%
  7. Karl45%
  8. Joesph46%
  9. Joseph46%
  10. Alfreda47%
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