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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