The nameNell
Nell is an English pet form of Eleanor and Helen. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Nell comes from Eleanor or Helen, linked to the Greek helene, "sunlight".
Origin
English.
History
Nell appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nell
Nell in France
Nell was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,500 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Nell. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Nell in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 72 births a year on average, against 102 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Nell in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nell mean?
Nell comes from Eleanor or Helen, linked to the Greek helene, "sunlight".
What is the origin of the name Nell?
English.
Is Nell a girl's or a boy's name?
Nell is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Nell?
Variants and related names of Nell include Eleanor and Nelly.