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Helly
OriginShort form of Helen or Helena, Greek
Meaning"torch; shining light"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Helly
Helly is not a nickname you hear every day, but Helly (short for Helena) Riggs is a character on TV's Severance. Both Helen and Helena are starting to trend upwards, which may make Helly more familiar.
Pronounced HEL-ee.
As of October 2026, Helly ranked #16127 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #16062 for girls in 2023.
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