Nell
[nɛl]Meaning
medieval diminutive of names beginning with El, such as Eleanor, Ellen or Helen
Background Story
Nell is a medieval diminutive of names beginning with El, such as Eleanor, Ellen and Helen. It may have arisen from the medieval affectionate phrase mine El, which was later reinterpreted as my Nel.
Variations
Nellie, Nelly
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Arla
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Dissy
Dixie
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Elly
Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and other names beginning with El