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Nellie Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nellie" is "diminutive form of the name helen, meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'sunray'", and is used often for "girls".

Name
nellie
Meaning
diminutive form of the name helen, meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'sunray'
Pronunciation
nel-ee
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Nellie Name Details

The name Nellie has English origins and was originally a diminutive form of the name Helen. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Nellie is often used as a standalone name but can also be a nickname for names like Helen, Ellen, Eleanor, and Penelope.

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