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Nelly

The name Nelly is of English origin. The meaning of Nelly is ‘light’. In Greek, it also means 'light'. Nelly is the diminutive form of Helen or Eleanor, most commonly used as a nickname rather than as a given name in its own right. Some of the notable personalities associated with this name include Nelly Furtado and Nelly Karim. Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Nelly Karim is a model, actress and ballerina from Egypt.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

light

Origin

Variation of Nellie and Nell

Numerology

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

L is for luster, your shine.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Nelly lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Nelly

  • Beth Behrs American actress
  • Elizabeth Anne "Beth" Ostrosky Stern, American TV personality and model
  • Elizabeth Kimberly "Beth" Tweddle British Olympic gymnast
  • Beth Jean Riesgraf American actress
  • Beth Fowler American actress/singer
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Nelly in Pop Culture

  • Isabel O'Sullivan a main character in the "St Clare" book series by Enid Blyton
  • Isabel Archer main character in Henry James' "The Portrait of a Lady"
  • Isabel Cantelli main character in 'Goddess of Legend' by PC Cast
  • Isabel Evans character on TV's "Roswell"
  • Isabel Bradley character in W. Somerset Maugham's "The Razor's Edge"
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