Nellis
NEL-lis
Nellis is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “A diminutive form of names like Eleanor or Agnes, suggesting grace, purity, or light.”, and peaked in popularity in 1919.
What Nellis Means
“A diminutive form of names like Eleanor or Agnes, suggesting grace, purity, or light.”
The Story of Nellis
A crisp, clean sound carrying an old-world grace and a hint of luminous purity.
Nellis, with English roots, serves as a sweet diminutive for established names like Eleanor, meaning 'light' or 'grace,' or Agnes, signifying 'pure' or 'holy.' It carries a refined, gentle air, a name whispered through the early 20th century.
For your child, this name signifies a pure heart and a graceful spirit. You will see them approach life with a gentle kindness and an inner light that guides their way, a beacon of quiet strength.
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Peak Year
#8 in 1919
Total Births
36
First Recorded
1918
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