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Nelle

nel

Popularity

#5090

rising

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

5

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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Personality Traits

IntelligentKindGentleCreative

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