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GirlPronounced English /ˈnɛl.i/; Swedish /ˈnɛ.lʏ/; French /nɛ.li/Dutch language family

Nelly

This name is a diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel.

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Nelly is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈnɛl.i/; Swedish /ˈnɛ.lʏ/; French /nɛ.li/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈnɛl.i/; Swedish /ˈnɛ.lʏ/; French /nɛ.li/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Nell and other names containing nel.

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Usage: english, swedish, french, german

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