Nellie
GirlOrigin: English · Greek
Meaning
“pet form of Helen, Eleanor or Ellen”
Cultural Notes
Nellie was a hugely popular nickname form in the Victorian era famously borne by journalist Nellie Bly and opera singer Nellie Melba.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Nellie
- Nellie Bly (journalist), Nellie Melba (opera singer)
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