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Vel

Girl Name day: February 10
Vel is a short form of Velma: on birth records it is written Velma (87,104 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Velma page. Also a short form of Velda, Velvet.
Origin: Modern American. Meaning: uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina.
A name of uncertain 19th/20th-century origin, sometimes treated as a variant of Wilma (a feminine short form of Wilhelmina).

Name day for Vel

February 10

Why this day? Vel is a short form of Velma, and shares its name day.

Vel is celebrated in the United States on February 10.

The story of the name Vel

Vel is a short form of Velma. It keeps its origin (Modern American) and meaning — uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina, and shares its name day, February 10.

On birth records, Vel is rarely written as such: the Vels are Velmas (87,104 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Velma page. Vel is also a short form of Velda, Velvet.

Frequently asked questions about Vel

What does Vel mean?

Vel is a short form of Velma, which means uncertain; possibly 'resolute protector' if linked to Wilhelmina.

When is Vel's name day?

February 10, together with Velma: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Vel a name in its own right?

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

Vel's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Lynne96%
  3. Dona96%
  4. Lorrie95%
  5. Lori95%
  6. Beth95%
  7. Laura95%
  8. Laurel95%
  9. Betsy95%
  10. Shelia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Janis45%
  3. Lolita45%
  4. Cyndi45%
  5. Mikki46%
  6. Bonnie48%
  7. Nanette48%
  8. Toni50%
  9. Jeannie50%
  10. Peri51%

Love potential for Vel

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Lolita43%
  4. Cyndi43%
  5. Barbie44%
  6. Madonna45%
  7. Edie46%
  8. Melody47%
  9. Caryl47%
  10. Marilyn47%

Professional potential for Vel

Bottom 10

  1. Roxane42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Carleen42%
  5. Wanda42%
  6. Drucilla43%
  7. Fonda43%
  8. Gloria43%
  9. Regina44%
  10. Janis45%

Crush potential for Vel

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Zina43%
  3. Cyndi44%
  4. Nanette46%
  5. Lolita46%
  6. Jeannie48%
  7. Peri49%
  8. Bonnie49%
  9. Edie49%
  10. Barbie50%
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