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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. Scotty48%
  2. Josh53%
  3. Erich58%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Wilfredo60%
  6. Kip60%
  7. Brant61%
  8. Deric61%
  9. Shad61%
  10. Jeromy62%

Love potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans44%
  3. Dion48%
  4. Brant48%
  5. Josh49%
  6. Kraig50%
  7. Darrick50%
  8. Shad51%
  9. Scotty53%
  10. Leopoldo53%

Professional potential for Helly

Bottom 10

  1. Wilfredo60%
  2. Theron60%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Shad65%
  5. Thad67%
  6. Cedrick68%
  7. Scotty68%
  8. Antione69%
  9. Bryon69%
  10. Aric69%

Crush potential for Helly

Top 10

  1. Bryon83%
  2. Antione77%
  3. Donny77%
  4. Tad76%
  5. Rico76%
  6. Darron76%
  7. Daren75%
  8. Thad75%
  9. Delvin75%
  10. Reggie75%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich43%
  2. Hans55%
  3. Abdul56%
  4. Darrick56%
  5. Brant56%
  6. Leopoldo59%
  7. Daron60%
  8. Dion60%
  9. Federico60%
  10. Wilfredo60%
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