What is the origin of the name Nellie?

Nellie is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nellie?

In 2023, 591 babies were named Nellie in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Nellie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 591 ↗

All-Time Total: 104,737

Peak Year: 1918

Nellie is a diminutive of the name Helen, which is of Greek origin. It means "light" or "torch."

Nellie Bly - Pioneering investigative journalist and world traveler.
Nellie McClung - Leading Canadian suffragette and women's rights activist.
Nellie Melba - Renowned Australian opera singer.
Nellie Tayloe Ross - First female governor in the United States.
Nellie Fox - Hall of Fame baseball player.
Nellie Kim - Soviet gymnast, multiple Olympic gold medalist.
Nellie Lutcher - Jazz and R&B singer and pianist.
Nellie McKay - Singer-songwriter and actress.
Nellie Ohr - Fusion GPS employee involved in Trump-Russia dossier.
Nellie Veitenheimer - American singer and actress, known for "The Glee Project."

Girl names closely related to Nellie

Lydia Wren Della Lennon Margo Maren Piper Dorothy

Boy names closely related to Nellie

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Names with similar meaning to Nellie

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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