Nelle
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Popularity
#5090
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Greek
Total Births
5,761
Peak Year
#169 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nelle is a short form of Eleanor or Helen. Eleanor is of Old French origin, meaning 'light' or 'bright, shining one'. Helen is Greek for 'light'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Nelle Harper Lee
Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
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