Nelly
[ˈnɛli]Meaning
diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel
Background Story
Nelly is a diminutive of Nell and of other names containing nel. It is used in many languages, including Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, Armenian, Basque, Catalan, Czech, Danish and Dutch. The rapper Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. performs under the stage name Nelly.
Temperament
Variations
Nellie, Nell
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