What Does the Name Nelly Mean

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The name Nelly comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nelly below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nelly Name Meaning

EnglishDiminutive of NELL.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Nea
2 Natacha
3 Nilofar
4 Nilam
5 Nilda
6 Ninon
7 Noelia
8 Nele
9 Nahia
10 Noemin
11 Nestani
12 Niobe
13 Nainsí
14 Narges
15 Nigella
16 Nekane
17 Nadejda
18 Nastya
19 Natali
20 Nanako
21 Nieve
22 Nayara
23 Nora
24 Natasa
25 Noëlle
26 Neelam
27 Nellie
28 Nalini
29 Nneka
30 Nit
31 Nai̇le
32 Nyree
33 Nerina
34 Nohemi
35 Nancy
36 Nurgül
37 Nubia
38 Nieves
39 Nidia
40 Nakato
41 Nawal
42 Neassa
43 Naheed
44 Natasza
45 Nevra
46 Neves
47 Nava
48 Nereida
49 Natille
50 Nonie
51 Nyala
52 Nur
53 Nomusa
54 Niamh
55 Nadine
56 Norina
57 Nuala
58 Nkiru
59 Neelima
60 Nerissa
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