Helen
HEL-en
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Light, torch, shining one
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Nellie
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Shining light, horn, sun ray
- Pronunciation
- NEL-ee
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Diminutive of Helen or Eleanor, from Greek 'helenē' meaning light.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
NellyEnglish
Variant with a y.
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Full profileSources for this record
US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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