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Lings

Boy Name day: September 29
Lings is a short form of Sterling: on birth records it is written Sterling (35,920 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Sterling page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Of high quality; pure, genuine.
From the surname and word 'sterling' (as in sterling silver), of Old English origin, possibly 'steorling' (little star).

Name day for Lings

September 29

Why this day? Lings is a short form of Sterling, and shares its name day.

Lings is celebrated in the United States on September 29.

The story of the name Lings

Lings is a short form of Sterling. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — of high quality; pure, genuine, and shares its name day, September 29.

On birth records, Lings is rarely written as such: the Lingss are Sterlings (35,920 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sterling page.

Frequently asked questions about Lings

What does Lings mean?

Lings is a short form of Sterling, which means of high quality; pure, genuine.

When is Lings's name day?

September 29, together with Sterling: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lings a name in its own right?

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

Lings's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Erik85%
  2. Brent80%
  3. Scott80%
  4. Marc79%
  5. Rodney78%
  6. Derrick77%
  7. Eric76%
  8. Deanna76%
  9. Katrina74%
  10. Dana73%

Bottom 10

  1. Wendy42%
  2. Mario43%
  3. Heidi43%
  4. Melissa45%
  5. Stacey50%
  6. Tina52%
  7. Nina53%
  8. Melanie53%
  9. Jeremy54%
  10. Gina54%

Love potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Shane86%
  2. Shawn86%
  3. Erik79%
  4. Eric79%
  5. Derrick78%
  6. Marc76%
  7. Tonya76%
  8. Andre76%
  9. Rodney73%
  10. Michele71%

Bottom 10

  1. Tara42%
  2. Shannon42%
  3. April42%
  4. Heidi43%
  5. Jaime44%
  6. Melanie45%
  7. Jennifer45%
  8. Wendy46%
  9. Dawn46%
  10. Nina46%

Professional potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Monica76%
  2. Deanna73%
  3. Jason73%
  4. Brian73%
  5. Katrina72%
  6. Shane70%
  7. Lance70%
  8. Shawn70%
  9. Carrie69%
  10. Tamara69%

Bottom 10

  1. Amy44%
  2. Jamie48%
  3. Heather48%
  4. Lisa49%
  5. Jeremy49%
  6. Tracy49%
  7. Rodney49%
  8. Dawn49%
  9. Shannon51%
  10. Wendy51%

Crush potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Rodney84%
  2. Brent82%
  3. Erik82%
  4. Scott82%
  5. Amy80%
  6. Derrick79%
  7. Chad79%
  8. Michele78%
  9. Michelle78%
  10. Kimberly77%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario49%
  2. Heidi52%
  3. Tina54%
  4. Tara55%
  5. Jill56%
  6. Wendy56%
  7. Gina58%
  8. Stacey58%
  9. Tracy59%
  10. Nina59%
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