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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. Chasity96%
  2. Laurence96%
  3. Ola96%
  4. Serena96%
  5. Lynne96%
  6. Velma96%
  7. Ira96%
  8. Burton96%
  9. Lesley96%
  10. Ramiro96%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Freddy42%
  3. Garry42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Timmy42%
  6. Salvador42%
  7. Rudy43%
  8. Janis45%
  9. Jayson46%
  10. Scarlett46%

Love potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Thaddeus96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Doreen95%
  4. Stewart95%
  5. Lincoln94%
  6. Janette94%
  7. Israel94%
  8. Eugenia94%
  9. Jeannette94%
  10. Forrest94%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Cleo42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Paris42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Lola42%
  7. Alec42%
  8. Heaven44%
  9. Salvador44%
  10. Sasha45%

Professional potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Serena89%
  2. Rene86%
  3. Francine86%
  4. Jillian86%
  5. Serenity85%
  6. Blanca84%
  7. Blanche84%
  8. Harmony84%
  9. Gilberto83%
  10. Angelia83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivy42%
  2. Sheldon42%
  3. Darius42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Amari42%
  6. Axel42%
  7. Kali42%
  8. Jase42%
  9. Cash42%
  10. Jayce42%

Crush potential for Vel

Top 10

  1. Chasity96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Lacy96%
  4. Lesley93%
  5. Rosemarie93%
  6. Lynne93%
  7. Leigh93%
  8. Aimee93%
  9. Blair93%
  10. Doreen93%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lola45%
  3. Salvador46%
  4. Freddy47%
  5. Jeannie48%
  6. Timmy48%
  7. Millie48%
  8. Tia48%
  9. Candy48%
  10. Scarlett48%
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