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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

Top 10

  1. Gregg91%
  2. Ed83%
  3. Dewayne81%
  4. Ron81%
  5. Nelson80%
  6. Stuart78%
  7. Darrel78%
  8. Vaughn78%
  9. Perry77%
  10. Laurence77%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry47%
  2. Rudy50%
  3. Freddy52%
  4. Dwayne52%
  5. Greg55%
  6. Brad57%
  7. Timmy57%
  8. Matt57%
  9. Daryl59%
  10. Randal59%

Love potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Teddy84%
  2. Ron75%
  3. Dewayne73%
  4. Gregg73%
  5. Stewart72%
  6. Perry71%
  7. Benny68%
  8. Sammy68%
  9. Timmy68%
  10. Kelvin67%

Bottom 10

  1. Guy42%
  2. Van42%
  3. Kurt42%
  4. Daryl47%
  5. Randal47%
  6. Dwight48%
  7. Greg49%
  8. Randolph49%
  9. Matt49%
  10. Rick51%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Van57%
  2. Brad58%
  3. Darwin59%
  4. Byron61%
  5. Daryl62%
  6. Rick63%
  7. Rickey63%
  8. Rudy64%
  9. Garry64%
  10. Matt65%

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Dewayne80%
  2. Kelvin80%
  3. Ed79%
  4. Monte78%
  5. Kenny78%
  6. Gregg77%
  7. Brad76%
  8. Darrel76%
  9. Carlton75%
  10. Perry75%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt53%
  2. Randal58%
  3. Kirk58%
  4. Pete60%
  5. Dwight60%
  6. Bradford60%
  7. Guy60%
  8. Rocky60%
  9. Kent61%
  10. Dwayne63%
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