Helle (name)

Light is a mostly female, rarely even a male first name.

Origin and Meaning

The name Bright is a short form of names that begin with Hel - like Helga. The male form is a dialectal variant of Helgi.

Dissemination

The female first name Bright is mainly used in Denmark are common; the masculine form is occasionally found in Finland.

Name winners

• Helle Frederiksen ( born 1981 ), Danish professional triathlete
• Luminosity (actually Bright Olsen, born 1965 ), Danish writer
• Helle Nielsen ( born 1981 ), Danish badminton player
• Helle Thorning -Schmidt (born 1966 ), Danish politician ( Socialdemokraterne ) and Prime Minister
• Bright Virkner (1925-2009), Danish actress