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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. Clinton90%
  2. Marcus85%
  3. Victor79%
  4. Kyle78%
  5. Derek78%
  6. Daniel78%
  7. Elizabeth78%
  8. Erica76%
  9. Erika76%
  10. Christian76%

Bottom 10

  1. Megan42%
  2. Molly42%
  3. Benjamin46%
  4. Daisy47%
  5. Tristan47%
  6. Ruben48%
  7. Cassandra49%
  8. Brandy49%
  9. Roberto50%
  10. Jasmine51%

Love potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Sean86%
  2. Victor80%
  3. Clinton77%
  4. Andrea76%
  5. Marcus76%
  6. Andrew76%
  7. Brett75%
  8. Mitchell75%
  9. Elizabeth75%
  10. Nicole74%

Bottom 10

  1. Cassandra42%
  2. Tiffany42%
  3. Ariel42%
  4. Jessica42%
  5. Vanessa42%
  6. Morgan42%
  7. Crystal42%
  8. Tristan42%
  9. Miranda42%
  10. Jasmine43%

Professional potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Kristina77%
  2. Elizabeth76%
  3. Rebecca76%
  4. Briana76%
  5. Alexandra76%
  6. Alexandria76%
  7. Rachel73%
  8. Katelyn72%
  9. Daniel72%
  10. Caitlin72%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Bethany45%
  3. Cody47%
  4. Tristan48%
  5. Brandy49%
  6. Megan49%
  7. Jesse52%
  8. Cory52%
  9. Dakota52%
  10. Amanda53%

Crush potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Clinton93%
  2. Ana87%
  3. Bethany85%
  4. Elizabeth83%
  5. Amanda83%
  6. Victor82%
  7. Marcus82%
  8. Kristina81%
  9. Alicia81%
  10. Allison81%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly50%
  2. Shelby53%
  3. Morgan54%
  4. Daisy55%
  5. Benjamin56%
  6. Tristan56%
  7. Megan57%
  8. Dakota58%
  9. Ariel58%
  10. Miranda58%
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