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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. Sheri96%
  2. Shelia96%
  3. Marla95%
  4. Tami95%
  5. Laurel94%
  6. Leann93%
  7. Rosalyn93%
  8. Lynne92%
  9. Delia92%
  10. Shari92%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam49%
  3. Jeannie56%
  4. Janis57%
  5. Roxanne60%
  6. Janette67%
  7. Therese68%
  8. Teri68%
  9. Joni69%
  10. Jayne69%

Love potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Sheri91%
  2. Leann87%
  3. Francine87%
  4. Rosetta86%
  5. Sherri86%
  6. Darla86%
  7. Jeanine86%
  8. Bernadette86%
  9. Margarita85%
  10. Lora83%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Janis48%
  4. Roxanne51%
  5. Dianna53%
  6. Joni53%
  7. Margo53%
  8. Jayne53%
  9. Gwen57%
  10. Lou57%

Professional potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Polly85%
  2. Janie83%
  3. Delia82%
  4. Jacquelyn82%
  5. Bonita81%
  6. Sherri81%
  7. Trudy79%
  8. Lynne79%
  9. Francine79%
  10. Nadine79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jayne52%
  2. Joni52%
  3. Janis52%
  4. Karla54%
  5. Paulette56%
  6. Cathleen57%
  7. Rae58%
  8. Vicky58%
  9. Dianna58%
  10. Roxanne60%

Crush potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Sheri93%
  2. Ladonna88%
  3. Leann86%
  4. Tami85%
  5. Marla85%
  6. Shari85%
  7. Darla84%
  8. Deloris84%
  9. Sherri84%
  10. Sherrie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis48%
  2. Jayne53%
  3. Joni53%
  4. Jeannie54%
  5. Trudy56%
  6. Therese58%
  7. Teri58%
  8. Roxanne59%
  9. Janine62%
  10. Margo62%
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