Name meaning
Nell
may mean “light”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Nell · Nellie · Eleanor · Helen
- Form of
- Eleanor
- Say it
- NEL
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nell is a traditional pet form of Eleanor, Helen and Ellen. Nell Gwyn, the actress loved by King Charles II, made it famous, and Charles Dickens gave it to Little Nell.
Roots
Diminutive of Eleanor, Helen or Ellen.
Where it is used
Nellie and Ellen are related.
Nell name FAQ
What does the name Nell mean?
Nell may mean “light”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Diminutive of Eleanor, Helen or Ellen.
Where does the name Nell come from?
Nell is of English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Nell?
Nell is usually pronounced NEL.
Is Nell a boy's or a girl's name?
Nell is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nell?
Related spellings and forms include Nellie, Eleanor, Helen.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.