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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Melania86%
  2. Stefania86%
  3. Paigey85%
  4. Berni85%
  5. Nissy85%
  6. Pae85%
  7. Callista85%
  8. Pai85%
  9. Jaclynn84%
  10. Adie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Maytou42%
  2. Raizy42%
  3. Jazzmine42%
  4. Kayou42%
  5. Cyndi42%
  6. Su42%
  7. Zozo42%
  8. Deedee42%
  9. Haïli42%
  10. Megs42%

Love potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Frederica84%
  2. Bully84%
  3. Augustina82%
  4. Bev82%
  5. Bee82%
  6. Willene82%
  7. Bevvy82%
  8. Gisela82%
  9. Constie81%
  10. Stance81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazzmine42%
  2. Talisha42%
  3. Maisy42%
  4. Citlali42%
  5. Journi42%
  6. Addalyn42%
  7. Jaslene42%
  8. Taz42%
  9. Cherri42%
  10. Yaretzy42%

Professional potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Mattison83%
  2. Addi82%
  3. Patrina82%
  4. Katharina82%
  5. Rosalynn81%
  6. Con80%
  7. Constie80%
  8. Stance80%
  9. Constant80%
  10. Temperance80%

Bottom 10

  1. Yvy42%
  2. Netta42%
  3. Minna42%
  4. Kaili42%
  5. Yessi42%
  6. Jenise42%
  7. Kaylea42%
  8. Mellie42%
  9. Denita42%
  10. Emme42%

Crush potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Pae95%
  2. Paigey95%
  3. Pai95%
  4. Bully92%
  5. Bee90%
  6. Bevvy90%
  7. Doree90%
  8. Bev90%
  9. Berni89%
  10. Nissy89%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Cienna42%
  3. Pepper42%
  4. Janou42%
  5. Genie42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Cyndi43%
  8. Shawnee43%
  9. Brissa43%
  10. Hail44%
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