Nellie
|Nel-lie|
B2
/ˈnɛli/
diminutive name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Nellie' originates from the English diminutive form of 'Eleanor' or 'Helen'.
Historical Evolution
'Nellie' evolved from the medieval English diminutive 'Nell', which was a common short form for 'Eleanor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used as a diminutive form of 'Eleanor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female given name, a diminutive of Eleanor or Helen.
Nellie was known for her adventurous spirit.
Last updated: 2025/02/10 11:00