Nelle
Nelle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nelle
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Ellen spelled backwards. Popularized by author Harper Lee, whose first name Nelle was so derived from her grandmother’s.
How popular is Nelle?
Since 1880, 5,794 girls in the U.S. have been named Nelle. Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1885. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Nelle
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Sibling name ideas for Nelle
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Nelle FAQ
What does the name Nelle mean?
A female given name. From Ellen spelled backwards. Popularized by author Harper Lee, whose first name Nelle was so derived from her grandmother’s.
How popular is the name Nelle?
Since 1880, 5,794 girls in the U.S. have been named Nelle. Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1885. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nelle a boy or girl name?
Nelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,794 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.