Nellis

Q: Is Nellis a boy or girl name?

Nellis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #32810, and as a girl name it ranks #37913.

Q: How popular is the name Nellis?

Nellis is ranked #32810 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-EHL-ihs ]

Boy Name #32,810 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nellis is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EHL-ihs.

Parents who love the name Nellis often also consider Craigory, Dove, Ather .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,810
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Nel Ney Nelie Nellie

Middle Name Ideas

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Nellis Adriel

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Nellis Andrew

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Nellis Damian

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Nellis Charles

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Nellis Brooks

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Nellis Bennett

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Nellis Angel

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Also a Girl Name

Nellis is also used as a girl name, ranked #37913.

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Similar Names

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Ovis Boy Latin Ferry Boy Germanic Coa Boy Indigenous Mexican Craigory Boy Scottish Gaelic Lytle Boy Old English/Scottish Ather Boy Arabic Vere Boy Latin / Old French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nellis

Is Nellis a boy or girl name?

Nellis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32810. As a girl name, it is ranked #37913. Nellis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nellis?

Nellis is pronounced n-EHL-ihs.

How popular is the name Nellis?

Nellis is currently ranked #32810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nellis?

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

Is Nellis a common or rare name?

Nellis is an uncommon name, ranked #32810 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nellis

Nellis is a boy name .

Is Nellis a boy or girl name? Nellis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,810 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,913. Nellis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nellis is currently ranked #32,810 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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