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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:

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Friendship potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Deanna76%
  2. Katrina74%
  3. Tanya71%
  4. Michelle71%
  5. Michele71%
  6. Kimberly70%
  7. Heather67%
  8. Tamara64%
  9. Monica64%
  10. Veronica62%

Bottom 10

  1. Wendy42%
  2. Heidi43%
  3. Melissa45%
  4. Stacey50%
  5. Tina52%
  6. Nina53%
  7. Melanie53%
  8. Gina54%
  9. Tara55%
  10. April55%

Love potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Tonya76%
  2. Michele71%
  3. Michelle71%
  4. Amy67%
  5. Christy63%
  6. Monica63%
  7. Tanya63%
  8. Katrina61%
  9. Kimberly60%
  10. Veronica59%

Bottom 10

  1. Tara42%
  2. April42%
  3. Heidi43%
  4. Melanie45%
  5. Jennifer45%
  6. Wendy46%
  7. Dawn46%
  8. Nina46%
  9. Melissa47%
  10. Heather48%

Professional potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Monica76%
  2. Deanna73%
  3. Katrina72%
  4. Carrie69%
  5. Tamara69%
  6. Veronica69%
  7. Yolanda68%
  8. Tara66%
  9. Tina66%
  10. Gina66%

Bottom 10

  1. Amy44%
  2. Heather48%
  3. Lisa49%
  4. Dawn49%
  5. Wendy51%
  6. April51%
  7. Melanie52%
  8. Jill52%
  9. Jennifer53%
  10. Heidi54%

Crush potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Amy80%
  2. Michele78%
  3. Michelle78%
  4. Kimberly77%
  5. Katrina77%
  6. Tanya75%
  7. Monica75%
  8. Lisa75%
  9. Melinda75%
  10. Jennifer74%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi52%
  2. Tina54%
  3. Tara55%
  4. Jill56%
  5. Wendy56%
  6. Gina58%
  7. Stacey58%
  8. Nina59%
  9. Melissa60%
  10. April61%
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