Nelly

Pronunciation: [ n-EHL-ee ]

Boy Name #23,117 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,117
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Nel Ney Nelie

Also a Girl Name

Nelly is also used as a girl name, ranked #1355.

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Similar Names

Nellie Nettie Nell Nelle Neva Nevada Nella Nena

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelly

Is Nelly a boy or girl name?

Nelly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23117. As a girl name, it is ranked #1355. Nelly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nelly?

Nelly is pronounced n-EHL-ee.

How popular is the name Nelly?

Nelly is currently ranked #23117 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nelly?

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

Is Nelly a common or rare name?

Nelly is an uncommon name, ranked #23117 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nelly

Nelly is a boy name .

Is Nelly a boy or girl name? Nelly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,117 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,355. Nelly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nelly is currently ranked #23,117 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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