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Nellie

Nellie (name) means a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen. Example: “Nellie Bly was a pioneering American journalist.”

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A feminine given name, a diminutive form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen.
"Nellie Bly was a pioneering American journalist."
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Etymology

Suffixed with -ie, compare Noll and Neddie, respectively from Oliver and Edward.

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What does “Nellie” mean?

The word “Nellie” means a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen.

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“Nellie” is a name.

What is the meaning of Nellie?

"Nellie" (name) means a feminine given name, a diminutive form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen.

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