Nellie

Pronunciation: [ n-EHL-ee ]

Boy Name #23,285 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nellie is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Nellie often also consider Nellie, Nettie, Nell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,285
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Nel Ney Nelie Nelly

Also a Girl Name

Nellie is also used as a girl name, ranked #520.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nellie

Is Nellie a boy or girl name?

Nellie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23285. As a girl name, it is ranked #520. Nellie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nellie?

Nellie is pronounced n-EHL-ee.

How popular is the name Nellie?

Nellie is currently ranked #23285 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nellie?

Common nicknames for Nellie include Nel, Ney, Nelie, and Nelly.

Is Nellie a common or rare name?

Nellie is an uncommon name, ranked #23285 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nellie

Nellie is a boy name .

Is Nellie a boy or girl name? Nellie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,285 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #520. Nellie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nellie is currently ranked #23,285 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nellie include Nel, Ney, Nelie, and Nelly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.