The nameNello

Nello is an Italian boy's name.

Meaning

A pet form of Italian names such as Antonello or Lionello.

Origin

Italian.

History

In France it was given in the 1920s and again in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Nello

Nello in France

1929peak year (20 births)
615babies named Nello in France since 1900
01020 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Nello was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 120 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Nello. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1929. Half of all babies named Nello in France were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nello mean?

A pet form of Italian names such as Antonello or Lionello.

What is the origin of the name Nello?

Italian.

Is Nello a girl's or a boy's name?

Nello is a boy's name.