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Helly

Girl Name day: August 18
Helly is a short form of Helen: on birth records it is written Helen (1,023,616 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Helen page. Also a short form of Hellen.
Origin: Greek (Helénē, linked to hélē 'torch, light'). Meaning: Torch, bright, shining light.
From Greek Helénē, traditionally linked to hélē ('torch, bright light') or the root sel- ('to shine, gleam').

Name day for Helly

August 18

Why this day? Helly is a short form of Helen, and shares its name day.

Helly is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on August 18.

The story of the name Helly

Helly is a short form of Helen. It keeps its origin (Greek (Helénē, linked to hélē 'torch, light')) and meaning — torch, bright, shining light, and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Helly is rarely written as such: the Hellys are Helens (1,023,616 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Helen page. Helly is also a short form of Hellen.

Frequently asked questions about Helly

What does Helly mean?

Helly is a short form of Helen, which means torch, bright, shining light.

When is Helly's name day?

August 18, together with Helen: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Helly a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Helen.

Helly's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Tina53%
  2. Jill55%
  3. Gina62%
  4. Nina67%
  5. Tara69%
  6. Monica71%
  7. Tanya72%
  8. Tonya72%
  9. Melissa74%
  10. April76%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina51%
  3. Deanna54%
  4. Gina60%
  5. Tanya61%
  6. Tara62%
  7. Katrina62%
  8. Tonya66%
  9. April67%
  10. Carrie69%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Heather59%
  2. April62%
  3. Tina63%
  4. Tamara63%
  5. Gina63%
  6. Jennifer64%
  7. Tara64%
  8. Deanna67%
  9. Tanya69%
  10. Monica70%

Crush potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Jill53%
  2. Tonya61%
  3. Katrina64%
  4. Deanna68%
  5. Heidi69%
  6. Monica72%
  7. Tina72%
  8. Tanya72%
  9. Tara73%
  10. Carrie74%
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