The first name Nellie

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About the first name Nellie

Meaning

The name Nellie is an English diminutive of names such as Helen, Eleanor, or Ellen.

Historical origin

The name Nellie developed in the English-speaking world before becoming an independent given name.

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In records, Nellie may coexist with a French equivalent, which can require extra attention in genealogical research.

Pronunciation:nel-linɛli

Frequency of the first name Nellie by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Nellie by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name NellieLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Nellie in baptisms by year.1075201780182518701915196020051780–1784 2 baptisms1800–1804 2 baptisms1835–1839 2 baptisms1860–1864 2 baptisms1865–1869 2 baptisms1870–1874 2 baptisms1880–1884 6 baptisms1885–1889 6 baptisms1890–1894 6 baptisms1895–1899 4 baptisms1900–1904 4 baptisms1905–1909 2 baptisms1910–1914 2 baptisms1915–1919 2 baptisms1920–1924 6 baptisms1945–1949 2 baptisms1955–1959 4 baptisms2005–2009 2 baptisms

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