Nell

Also a boy's name

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    Origin:
  • English: Variant of Eleanor, Cornelia, Prunella and similar names
  • Greek: Light; familiar form of Eleanor, Cornelia, Prunella, and similar names
Description:
From the Shakespearean play Comedy of Errors
Popularity:
How popular is Nell? Here's how many babies were named Nell over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Nella   •   Nelma
International Variations:
Nelya
Nicknames:
Nella   •   Nelli   •   Nellie   •   Nelly
Famous Namesakes:
Actress and singer Nell Carter
Syllables:
1
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