Meaning: A short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor (from Greek 'bright; shining light'); also a Dutch short form of Petronella or Cornelia. A crisp one-syllable name.Low
In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Nel is a short form of Helen or Eleanor, 'shining light' (said 'NEL'). Tiny and bright.
MeaningA short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor (from Greek 'bright; shining light'); also a Dutch short form of Petronella or Cornelia. A crisp one-syllable name.
Nel serves as a short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor ('shining light'), and as a Dutch short form of Petronella or Cornelia. Crisp and compact, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'NEL').
In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, crisp, and tidy.
Did you know? Nel is a short form of Nelly, Helen, or Eleanor ('bright; shining light') — and a Dutch short form of Petronella or Cornelia — a tidy one-syllable name (said 'NEL').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Nel — Short form of Nelly/Helen/Eleanor; Dutch Petronella/Cornelia
