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Lings

Boy Name day: September 29
Lings is a short form of Sterling: on birth records it is written Sterling (35,920 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Sterling page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Of high quality; pure, genuine.
From the surname and word 'sterling' (as in sterling silver), of Old English origin, possibly 'steorling' (little star).

Name day for Lings

September 29

Why this day? Lings is a short form of Sterling, and shares its name day.

Lings is celebrated in the United States on September 29.

The story of the name Lings

Lings is a short form of Sterling. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — of high quality; pure, genuine, and shares its name day, September 29.

On birth records, Lings is rarely written as such: the Lingss are Sterlings (35,920 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Sterling page.

Frequently asked questions about Lings

What does Lings mean?

Lings is a short form of Sterling, which means of high quality; pure, genuine.

When is Lings's name day?

September 29, together with Sterling: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lings a name in its own right?

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

Lings's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Regina86%
  2. Bernice85%
  3. Paige85%
  4. Ada82%
  5. Beverly81%
  6. Addison78%
  7. Beth78%
  8. Elizabeth78%
  9. Ida78%
  10. Bessie78%

Bottom 10

  1. Megan42%
  2. Lily42%
  3. Margie42%
  4. Maya42%
  5. Sue42%
  6. Toni42%
  7. Hailey42%
  8. Maggie42%
  9. Cindy42%
  10. Zoe42%

Love potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Beverly82%
  2. Faith82%
  3. Constance81%
  4. Connie81%
  5. Jeanette79%
  6. Janet79%
  7. Mildred78%
  8. Norma77%
  9. Regina77%
  10. Myrtle77%

Bottom 10

  1. Mae42%
  2. Emma42%
  3. Chloe42%
  4. Cassandra42%
  5. Tara42%
  6. Tiffany42%
  7. Wanda42%
  8. Jessica42%
  9. Vanessa42%
  10. Savannah42%

Professional potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Constance80%
  2. Connie80%
  3. Kristina77%
  4. Bernice77%
  5. Ariana77%
  6. Adriana76%
  7. Elizabeth76%
  8. Rebecca76%
  9. Briana76%
  10. Bessie76%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeanette42%
  2. Janet42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Bonnie44%
  5. Amy44%
  6. Mabel45%
  7. Bethany45%
  8. Lillie45%
  9. Loretta45%
  10. Yvonne45%

Crush potential for Lings

Top 10

  1. Paige95%
  2. Regina93%
  3. Beverly90%
  4. Bernice89%
  5. Darlene88%
  6. Faith88%
  7. Ana87%
  8. Miriam87%
  9. Patricia86%
  10. Patsy86%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey44%
  2. Zoe44%
  3. Maggie44%
  4. Bonnie45%
  5. Savannah47%
  6. Dora48%
  7. Zoey49%
  8. Molly50%
  9. Lily50%
  10. Toni50%
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