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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. Dwaine96%
  2. Woody93%
  3. Duwayne93%
  4. Kirt93%
  5. Maury92%
  6. Walt90%
  7. Herb90%
  8. Timmie90%
  9. Deryl88%
  10. Cardell88%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid50%
  2. Flint55%
  3. Rolf60%
  4. Davy61%
  5. Rock62%
  6. Rance64%
  7. Cleve64%
  8. Butch65%
  9. Skip65%
  10. Rudolfo65%

Love potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Flint46%
  2. Rand50%
  3. Sid52%
  4. Cleve53%
  5. Rolf53%
  6. Geary54%
  7. Rance55%
  8. Raynard57%
  9. Butch57%
  10. Stevan58%

Professional potential for Hela

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard44%
  2. Sid49%
  3. Franz56%
  4. Davy57%
  5. Blane58%
  6. Flint58%
  7. Skip58%
  8. Rich59%
  9. Rudolfo59%
  10. Brion59%

Crush potential for Hela

Top 10

  1. Woody87%
  2. Timmie87%
  3. Dwaine86%
  4. Kieth85%
  5. Maury83%
  6. Dwane82%
  7. Duwayne82%
  8. Kirt82%
  9. Kevan82%
  10. Davey82%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint52%
  2. Rolf53%
  3. Rock53%
  4. Cleve56%
  5. Geary56%
  6. Rance57%
  7. Kennard58%
  8. Butch58%
  9. Stoney58%
  10. Delmas59%
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