Nell
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Popularity
#1460
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Greek
Total Births
27,581
Peak Year
#766 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nell is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Helen. Eleanor is of Provençal origin, possibly from the Greek *eleos* meaning 'light' or 'sun ray'. Helen is Greek for 'bright, shining one'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Nell Carter
American singer and actress, known for Gimme a Break!
Nell Gwyn
English actress, mistress of King Charles II
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