Origin: Greek
Meaning: “light”
variant form of Helen or Eleanor; also Cornelia
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Nel, Nela, Nella, Nelli, Nellie, Nelly
Nell TV and Movie Quotes:
“Come live with us, Nell; you have no idea how
hard it is out there.” The Haunting (1999)
“Stop trying to be the center of attention, Nell.
Come inside.” The Haunting (1963)
Famous people named Nell or its variations
1. Nell Sigland (b. 1976), Norwegian rocker
born Ragnhild Westgaard Sigland
2. Nell Carter (1948-2003), American singer, actress
born Nell Ruth Hardy
3. Nell Brinkley (1886-1944), American illustrator, comic artist
Nell Middle Names
Nell Brooklynne
Nell Dionne
Nell Juliana
Nell Maurene
Nell Rosanne
Nelly
Noo
Noona
Nelly Bean
Bean