Nellie
n(el)-lie
US Popularity:1274
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Horn; Sun ray
Nellie is an adorable appellation that stems from the Latin name Cornelia and may also be related to the Greek names Eleanor and Helen. This feminine title means “horn” or “sun ray” and certainly has a whimsically divine vibe. Nellie exudes nostalgic charm and is a beloved member of the Vintage Nickname Club. Despite its origin as a cute sobriquet, Nellie has been an independent first name for over a century. Most popular in the late 1800s, Nellie is nowadays favored by parents seeking a retro-chic name that is sweet yet refined. With a name like Nellie, baby will always be inspired by the light within.
Nellie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nellie is currently #665 on The Bump
Girl:Nellie is currently #281 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nellie is currently #1274 in U.S. births
Girl:Nellie is currently #483 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1274
in 2022
+ 150
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 238
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nelly, May 2019
WordSense, Nellie
WordSense, Nelly
Online Etymology Dictionary, Eleanor, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Helen, June 2019
WordSense, Cornelius
Ancestry, Nelle Family History
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