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Ly

Unisex Name day: September 23 In French: Lynn
Ly is a short form of Lynn: on birth records it is written Lynn (234,378 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Lynn page. Also a short form of Lynda, Lyla, Hillary.
Origin: Welsh / Old English. Meaning: Lake; waterfall.
From the Welsh llyn 'lake' (also a surname element), later adopted as a given name and a short form of names like Linda and Carolyn.

Name day for Ly

September 23

Why this day? Ly is a short form of Lynn, and shares its name day.

Ly is celebrated in France on August 3; the United States on September 23.

The story of the name Ly

Ly is a short form of Lynn. It keeps its origin (Welsh / Old English) and meaning — lake; waterfall, and shares its name day, September 23.

On birth records, Ly is rarely written as such: the Lys are Lynns (234,378 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lynn page. Ly is also a short form of Lynda, Lyla, Hillary.

Frequently asked questions about Ly

What does Ly mean?

Ly is a short form of Lynn, which means lake; waterfall.

When is Ly's name day?

September 23, together with Lynn: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ly a name in its own right?

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

Ly's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Linda96%
  2. Sharon96%
  3. Cheryl95%
  4. Lori94%
  5. Laura94%
  6. Claudia93%
  7. Glenda93%
  8. Joanne93%
  9. Tammy92%
  10. Elaine92%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Marilyn45%
  4. Rita45%
  5. Bonnie55%
  6. Toni57%
  7. Connie59%
  8. Constance59%
  9. Joy61%
  10. Georgia62%

Love potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Denise90%
  2. Charlene90%
  3. Penny89%
  4. Nancy89%
  5. Tammy88%
  6. Glenda87%
  7. Renee87%
  8. Linda87%
  9. Annette86%
  10. Yvonne86%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Bonnie43%
  7. Connie52%
  8. Constance52%
  9. Carla52%
  10. Diana53%

Professional potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Beverly85%
  2. Maria85%
  3. Sally84%
  4. Jacqueline82%
  5. Sharon82%
  6. Glenda81%
  7. Cathy81%
  8. Laurie81%
  9. Anita81%
  10. Kathy80%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla44%
  2. Wanda48%
  3. Gloria50%
  4. Regina51%
  5. Jeanne52%
  6. Jo52%
  7. Marilyn52%
  8. Janice52%
  9. Jane52%
  10. Vicki53%

Crush potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Linda90%
  2. Tammy89%
  3. Sharon85%
  4. Darlene85%
  5. Cynthia85%
  6. Cheryl85%
  7. Nancy85%
  8. Charlene84%
  9. Sherry83%
  10. Gloria83%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie47%
  2. Martha47%
  3. Roberta47%
  4. Constance47%
  5. Barbara50%
  6. Bonnie52%
  7. Jeanne53%
  8. Jane53%
  9. Janice53%
  10. Jo53%
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