Nellie
NEL-ee
Popularity
#521
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
152,715
Peak Year
#4,057 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Helen, derived from Greek roots meaning 'light' or 'shining one'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Nellie Bly
American journalist, writer, and inventor
Nellie Melba
Australian operatic soprano
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