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Nel Meaning and Origin
Nel is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.
Nel is currently #13128 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Nel are .
Nel is a 3 letters name with syllables.
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Nel name meaning
Nel is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning "little light" or "sun ray."
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In 2022, 100% of babies named Nel were girls
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Nel - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Nel?
The meaning of the name Nel is Nel is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning "little light" or "sun ray.".
What is the origin of the name Nel?
The origin of the name Nel is .
Is Nel a girl or boy name?
The name Nel is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Nel were boys, 100.00% of babies called Nel were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nel?
According to statistics, Nel is ranked 13128th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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