Origin and Meaning of Nellie

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Nellie

Greek or Old French

Meaning of Nellie

The name Nellie is a medieval pet form of Helen or Eleanor.

Famous bearers

Bearers include Nellie Kim (born 1957), a Soviet gymnast who won five gold medals at the 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics; Nellie McKay (born 1982), an English-born American singer, songwriter, and actress.

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