Nellene
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nellene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 44 babies have been named Nellene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nellene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,015 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,015
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nellene
Nellene is a girl name .
Nellene is currently ranked #24,015 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nellene include Nel, Nell, Nelly, Nellie, Ene, Eney, Ney, Neie, and Nelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nellene include Nellie, Nelly, Nell, Nella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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