Nell

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Nell is a diminutive of the name Eleanor or Ellen, which means "bright one," "shining one," or "holy one." It can also be a standalone name, meaning "horn," "torch," or "cloud."
Pronunciation
NEHL
NELL
Popularity
Nell is not a very popular name globally, but it is well-known in certain regions. In the United States, it ranked #524 in 2020, making it a rare and unique choice. In England and Wales, it ranked #574 in 2019. It is more popular in Scotland, where it ranked #232 in 2019.

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Nell Name meanings & History

Nell is a diminutive of the name Eleanor or Ellen, which means "bright one," "shining one," or "holy one." It can also be a standalone name, meaning "horn," "torch," or "cloud.". Medieval diminutive of names beginning with El, such as Eleanor, Ellen 1 or Helen. It may have arisen from the medieval affectionate phrase mine El, which was later reinterpreted as my Nel. Nell is primarily used as a first name for baby girls, although it can also be used as a nickname or a middle name. It is a great choice for a baby born in the fall, as it has the same sound as the word "knell," which can mean the ringing of a bell to mark the end of something.

Zodiac Sign of Nell: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nell:

N: Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nice,Neurosis,Nitpicking

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Expressive

L: Languid,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Lover

Nell is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Nell include Nell Gwyn, a 17th-century English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and Nell Carter, an American singer and actress known for her work in the musical Ain't Misbehavin'.

2.) Nell (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) sweet charmer

Other Forms: Nelle, Nellie


3.) Nell (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) a form of Nelle. (English) a short form of Nellie.

Other Forms: Nel


4.) Nell (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Ray of sunshine

Other Forms: Nel


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