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Thel

Girl Name day: June 26 In French: Thelma
Thel is a short form of Thelma: on birth records it is written Thelma (226,451 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Thelma page.
Origin: Modern literary (Greek-derived). Meaning: Will, volition (likely).
Coined or popularized by Marie Corelli for her 1887 novel 'Thelma', probably from Greek 'thelema' (will, wish).

Name day for Thel

June 26

Why this day? Thel is a short form of Thelma, and shares its name day.

Thel is celebrated in the United States on June 26.

The story of the name Thel

Thel is a short form of Thelma. It keeps its origin (Modern literary (Greek-derived)) and meaning — will, volition (likely), and shares its name day, June 26.

On birth records, Thel is rarely written as such: the Thels are Thelmas (226,451 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Thelma page.

Frequently asked questions about Thel

What does Thel mean?

Thel is a short form of Thelma, which means will, volition (likely).

When is Thel's name day?

June 26, together with Thelma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Thel a name in its own right?

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

Thel's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Thel

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Angelique44%
  3. Charity47%
  4. Greta50%
  5. Gretchen50%
  6. Dena51%
  7. Kristie52%
  8. Kristi52%
  9. Amie52%
  10. Kristy52%

Love potential for Thel

Professional potential for Thel

Bottom 10

  1. Mandy42%
  2. Misty42%
  3. Jolene42%
  4. Shanna42%
  5. Candy42%
  6. Ronda42%
  7. Keri42%
  8. Angelique47%
  9. Jenny47%
  10. Ginger48%

Crush potential for Thel

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin48%
  3. Shauna51%
  4. Shawna51%
  5. Nikki52%
  6. Dena52%
  7. Trina53%
  8. Kari53%
  9. Ingrid53%
  10. Kristie54%
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