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Nell Meaning and Origin

Nell is Celtic, English, Greek given name meaning Nell is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning "light" or "shining one.".

Nell is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Nell is currently #1762 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Nell are Nell Hall Hopman.

Nell is a 4 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Nell name meaning

Nell is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning "light" or "shining one."

Nell name origin

Celtic English Greek

Name facts

4 letter name and 1 syllables

Popularity

Nell is ranked #1762 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Nell were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nell in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nell in Canada

Celebrities named Nell

Nell Hall Hopman (Tennis)

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Nell - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Nell?
The meaning of the name Nell is Nell is a diminutive of the name Eleanor, meaning "light" or "shining one.".
What is the origin of the name Nell?
The origin of the name Nell is Celtic English Greek .
Is Nell a girl or boy name?
The name Nell is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Nell were boys, 100.00% of babies called Nell were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nell?
According to statistics, Nell is ranked 1762th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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