What is the origin of the name Nelly?

The name Nelly is of Greek origin.

Nelly Name Meaning, Origin, Pronunciation, and Ranking

Q: What does the name Nelly mean?

The name Nelly is a female name of Greek origin that means "Horn-coloured, Horn blower, The cornell tree. The feminine form of Cornelius.".

What does Nelly mean?

The name Nelly is commonly a female name from the "Greek" origin that means "Horn-coloured, Horn blower, The cornell tree. The feminine form of Cornelius.".

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Nelly is NEL ee.

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Numerology of Nelly

Lucky Number4

Logical and organized, 4s appreciate structure in their lives. They are good at paying attention to detail, which would help when working as scientists or managers!

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The name Nelly means "Horn-coloured, Horn blower, The cornell tree. The feminine form of Cornelius.". Explore other names with related meanings:

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Quick Facts

Name	Nelly
Gender	Female
Meaning	Horn-coloured, Horn blower, The cornell tree. The feminine form of Cornelius.
Origin	Greek
First Letter	N
Characters	5
Pronunciation	NEL ee
Syllables	2
Lucky Number	4
Popularity	71773
Ranking	#701

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