Nell name meaning
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What does Nell mean?
Predominantly used in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, English and Norwegian long standing and acclaimed, Nell is originated from Latin, Greek, Old Greek, Old English and Old Provençal and is bestowed upon both sexes, meaning of Nell is "Shining Light, Light, Sun Ray, Stone, Champion, Horn, Torch, Moon, Eleanor or Sun Burst".
Nell is a version of pleasing and venerable Helen. Helen is English equivalent of Helene. Commonly Accepted and Conifer Helen is originated from English and Old Greek, Helen means "Wicker, Most Beautiful Woman in the World and Basket".
Nell is a variation of loved and evergreen Eleanor. Eleanor is resulted from Helen. Eleanor is English equivalent of Eleonora. Meaning of Eleanor is Torch and Foreign is of Old Provençal and Old Greek origin.
Nell is English equivalent of Nelli. Nell is celebrated on October 26th.
How do I pronounce Nell?
The two syllabled name Nell is pronounced, n(e)-ll.
Variants of Nell
Lanell, Eleanor, Helen, Lanelle, Alienor, Eleonora, Aleanor, Aline, Helene, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Nelia, Cornelius, Manuela, Cornelia, Neli, Jenell, Janelle, Virginia, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jeanne, Jane, Jennifer, Jean, Jenny, Nelli, Nelson, Nella
Names that rhyme with NellHow popular is the name Nell?
Nell was a popular name in United States. Over 26893 babies have been named Nell since 1880. When at its peak in 1886, it ranked 144th when 766 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
After 154 years, the name has past its prime. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 64 times Nell is common in England and Wales where over 2208 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.
At the peak of its usage in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 306th spot and 159 baby girls were given the name. Also, A common name in France with over 2987 new-borns have been given the name since 1972.
Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2005, it ranked 344th when 178 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, Nell was a common name in Belgium. Over 1324 babies have been named Nell since 1996.
At its zenith in 2015,. After 23 years, the name has past its prime.
Nell is a unique baby name in Ireland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 200 names.
Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 189 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Nell. Over 146 people have been named Nell in Ireland. Also, Nell is a familiar name in Netherlands, England, Canada, Australia, Philippines, Gabon, South Africa, New Zealand and Malawi.
At least, 50000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 2467 | 71 | ||
| 2017 | 2183 | 86 | ||
| 2016 | 2551 | 69 | ||
| 2015 | 2829 | 61 | ||
| 2014 | 3646 | 42 | ||
Facts
Nell in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 77 |
 | 5 | -2 | 171 | 57 |
 | 5 | -2 | 17 | 36 |
 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Nell
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Go through the following names similar to Nell
- Albano - Uncommon boy name Albano has its origin in Latin used notably in Spanish and Germanic languages, meaning of Albano is "Alba from the Stem End or White"
- Cristabell - Originated from Latin, Cristabell bestowed upon baby girls, Cristabell means "Follower of Christ and -Bel". Cristabell is derivative of Christabel.
- Ottaviano - Origin of Ottaviano is in Latin is used as a boy name, meaning of Ottaviano is "Born In the Eighth Month or The Eighth" is dominantly used in Italian
- Cornelio - Unorthodox Cornelio has its origin in Old French and Latin is mainly used in Italian and Spanish, Cornelio means "Raven or Horn" is a boy name
- Nelius - Boy name Nelius has its origin in Latin, used particulary in Finnish and Norwegian languages, meaning of Nelius is "Sun Burst and Horn". Nelius is a masculine variation of Nelia.
Famous people named Nell
- Nell McAndrew, {{cite web
- Nell Rankin, American operatic mezzo-soprano
- Nell Cole Graves, potter from Seagrove, North Carolina
- Nell Freudenberger, American novelist
- Nell Soto, American politician
- Nell Martin, American author
- Nell Minow, American film reviewer and writer
- Nell Carter, American singer and actress
- Nell Gwyn, prolific celebrity figure of the Restoration period
- Nell Arthur, wife of the 21st President of the United States
- Nell Campbell, Australian actress, club owner, and singer
- Nell Shipman, Canadian actress, author and screenwriter
- Nell Dunn, English playwright, screenwriter and author
- Nell McCafferty, Irish journalist, playwright
- Nell Scovell, television and magazine writer, and producer
- Nell Hall Hopman, was one of the female tennis players that dominated Australian tennis
- Nell Sigland, Norwegian singer from Hamar
- Nell Fortner, former women's college basketball coach at Auburn
- Composer Nell Balaban, tvMovie 30 Years from Here
- Nell Brantley, from 1925 western flick White Thunder, who portrayed the Alice Norris.
- Nell Emerald, from 1915 crime, drama film A Bold Adventuress, who characterized Clara Blythe.
- In 1916, Nell Franzen played the role of N in drama film The Strength of Donald McKenzie.
- In 1916, Nell Clark Keller played the role of Miriam Adare in drama, romance film God's Country and the Woman.
- In 1943, Nell O'Day portrayed the role of Edith Walker in action and adventure flick Thundering Trails.
Lists having Nell
- Boys names beginning with N
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- Boy names that ends with -ell
- Popular Girl Names in Belgium (2015)
- Baby Names that mean Shining
- Baby Names that mean Light
- Baby Names that mean Sun
- Baby Names that mean Ray
- Baby Names that mean Stone
- Baby Names that mean Champion
- Baby Names that mean Horn
- Baby Names that mean Torch
- Baby Names that mean Moon
- Baby Names that mean Elope
- Baby Names that mean Eleanor
- Baby Names that mean Burst
