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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

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Maggie45%
  5. Savannah46%
  6. Kylie46%
  7. Oscar49%
  8. Andy51%
  9. Zoey51%
  10. Dylan52%

Love potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Bailey95%
  2. Isaac94%
  3. Paige91%
  4. Jacob89%
  5. Faith88%
  6. Hector88%
  7. Gavin88%
  8. Jesus87%
  9. Jose87%
  10. Madelyn86%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Zoe44%
  4. Maggie44%
  5. Savannah46%
  6. Ivan46%
  7. Dylan47%
  8. Kylie48%
  9. Oscar48%
  10. Maya50%

Professional potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Grace82%
  2. Jocelyn81%
  3. Madelyn77%
  4. Faith77%
  5. Jose77%
  6. Jesus76%
  7. Lily74%
  8. Garrett73%
  9. Bailey73%
  10. Juan72%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Destiny42%
  3. Chase42%
  4. Preston42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Savannah44%
  7. Addison44%
  8. Hayden45%
  9. Kendall46%
  10. Caleb46%

Crush potential for Vel

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie45%
  2. Hailey45%
  3. Zoe45%
  4. Savannah48%
  5. Zoey50%
  6. Kylie51%
  7. Lily51%
  8. Ivan51%
  9. Sabrina54%
  10. Ricardo54%
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