Nelma
NEL-mah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,229
Peak Year
#50 in 1926
First Recorded
1907
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A name with unclear origins, but often considered a variation of 'Helen' or an invented name. It has a soft, melodic sound.
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