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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. Palma96%
  4. Cecile96%
  5. Lyda96%
  6. Isadore96%
  7. Carlyle96%
  8. Beryl96%
  9. Marietta96%
  10. Eldora96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leeroy42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Pinkie42%
  4. Elmo42%
  5. Johny42%
  6. Toy42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Ferrell42%
  9. Lennie42%
  10. Cleo42%

Love potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Marylee96%
  2. Annamae95%
  3. Reatha94%
  4. Lessie94%
  5. Charolette94%
  6. Mable94%
  7. Alvera94%
  8. Dessie94%
  9. Vergie93%
  10. Willene93%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde42%
  2. Wm42%
  3. Pinkie42%
  4. Hellen42%
  5. Buck42%
  6. Merlin42%
  7. Eris42%
  8. Junior42%
  9. Cleo42%
  10. Wiley42%

Professional potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Ruthann93%
  2. Vernie92%
  3. Loma92%
  4. Oneida91%
  5. Prudence89%
  6. Winfred89%
  7. Maurine88%
  8. Garnett88%
  9. Everette88%
  10. Meta87%

Bottom 10

  1. Vashti42%
  2. Eris42%
  3. Wilda42%
  4. Mcarthur42%
  5. Cleon42%
  6. Ada42%
  7. Leonor42%
  8. Roxie45%
  9. Hilton45%
  10. Lucious45%

Crush potential for Ly

Top 10

  1. Beverlee96%
  2. Madaline94%
  3. Annamae94%
  4. Myrna94%
  5. Tillie94%
  6. Madie93%
  7. Darline92%
  8. Lovie92%
  9. Lucille91%
  10. Maybell91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack42%
  2. Herbert42%
  3. Johnie42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Erna42%
  6. Bertie42%
  7. Johnnie42%
  8. Freeda43%
  9. Inez45%
  10. Conrad45%
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