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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. Maude96%
  2. Myrna96%
  3. Cecelia96%
  4. Clarice96%
  5. Nell96%
  6. Rena95%
  7. Essie95%
  8. Flossie95%
  9. Etta95%
  10. Eunice95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Estella53%
  4. Ramona55%
  5. Inez60%
  6. Ruthie61%
  7. Alberta67%
  8. Jeannette67%
  9. Dixie69%
  10. Goldie69%

Love potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Mable94%
  2. Nannie89%
  3. Myrna87%
  4. Jeannine84%
  5. Estelle84%
  6. Susie84%
  7. Etta84%
  8. Blanche83%
  9. Angeline82%
  10. Lorene82%

Bottom 10

  1. Estella42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Alberta51%
  5. Olga52%
  6. Iva53%
  7. Hilda53%
  8. Inez55%
  9. Elvira57%
  10. Ramona57%

Professional potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Mamie85%
  2. Mollie85%
  3. Effie85%
  4. Rosie84%
  5. Freda84%
  6. May84%
  7. Alberta83%
  8. Flora82%
  9. Ernestine82%
  10. Nettie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Estella49%
  2. Iva52%
  3. Elvira57%
  4. Melba59%
  5. Hilda60%
  6. Ila60%
  7. Marcella60%
  8. Olga60%
  9. Lola60%
  10. Sondra61%

Crush potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Myrna94%
  2. Mable91%
  3. Lorene89%
  4. Etta88%
  5. Susie85%
  6. Angeline85%
  7. Rena85%
  8. Nannie85%
  9. Essie84%
  10. Maude84%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez45%
  2. Ramona46%
  3. Ruthie47%
  4. Alberta51%
  5. Iva53%
  6. Lola55%
  7. Bernadine58%
  8. Hilda58%
  9. Addie58%
  10. Rosie59%
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