Nelly
n(el)-ly
US Popularity:2628
Origin:Greek
Meaning:The bright one; Shining light
Nelly is a feminine name of English, Latin, and Greek origins. This cute name is a short form of the more conventional Eleanor, Ellen, and Helen, but it can stand alone too, offering a fresh twist on the familiar titles. In Latin, Eleanor translates to "the other Aenor," connecting baby to an ancient name rich with history. Nelly can also come from Ellen and Helen, meaning "the bright one" or "shining light." With a name like this, Nelly can forge their own path as the only light they need comes from within.
Famous People Named Nelly
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- Nelly SachsPoet
Nelly Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nelly is currently #1098 on The Bump
Girl:Nelly is currently #496 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nelly is currently #2628 in U.S. births
Girl:Nelly is currently #995 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2628
in 2022
+ 128
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nelly, May 2019
WordSense, Meaning of Nelly
WordSense, Meaning of Eleanor
Online Etymology Dictionary, Ellen, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Helen, June 2019
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