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How to pronounce Nellie (NEL-ee)

Nellie

NEL-ee

NELee

Short form of Helen or Eleanor. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Short form of Helen or Eleanor. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Greek
Meaning
shining light (short for Helen or Eleanor)

Notable people

  • Nellie Melba (Australian opera singer)

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