Nellie as a Female Name
Nellie is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Nellie for a girl get a name with a clear English heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Nellie means “diminutive of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen” and is of English origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Nelly, Nell, Nella, Nellis.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Nellie across all genders, see the complete Nellie name meaning.
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Is Nellie a girl's name?+
Nellie is most commonly a girl's name. It means “diminutive of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen” and is of English origin.
What does Nellie mean?+
Nellie means “diminutive of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen” and originates from English.