How to Pronounce Nelly
Nelly / nehlee /
The name Nelly is a Female name of English origin meaning "N/A". It is pronounced nehlee.
English Female
Meaning & Origin
Nelly is a English name meaning "N/A". Nelly is a diminutive, derived from various names with different origins. Eleanor originates from Old Provençal 'Aliénor', possibly from Greek 'eleos' (compassion) or Hebrew 'Eliora' (my God is light). Helen comes from Greek 'Helene' (torch, bright). Cornelia is Roman, derived from 'cornu' (horn). Petronella is from Latin 'Petronius', derived from Greek 'petra' (stone).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic nehlee
IPA nɛli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as nehlee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Nelly
- · Nelly Furtado - Singer-Songwriter
- · Nelly Sachs - Nobel Prize Winner (Literature)
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Nelly?
- Nelly is pronounced nehlee.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Nelly?
- The correct pronunciation of Nelly is nehlee (IPA: nɛli).
- Is Nelly a English name?
- Yes, Nelly is a English name meaning "N/A".
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