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Nellie

A friendly form of Nell, the medieval short form of Eleanor, Ellen, and related names.

Meaning and origin

Nellie is an English nickname derived from Nell, which itself developed as a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, and similar names.

How to pronounce Nellie

English (US)NEL-ee /ˈnɛli/

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