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Nell

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: August 18
Origin: Ancient Greek. Meaning: the glow of the sun, light, torch.
From the Latin and international form of the Greek Helénē, linked to hélē.

Name day for Nell

August 18

Why this day? Nell is a short form of Helena, and shares its name day.

Nell is celebrated in France, the United States, Brazil and Germany on August 18.

The story of the name Nell

Nell is a short form of Helena. It keeps its origin (Ancient Greek) and meaning — the glow of the sun, light, torch, and shares its name day, August 18.

On birth records, Nell is rarely written as such: the Nells are Helenas (197,591 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Helena page. Nell is also a short form of Ellen, Helen, Arlene.

Frequently asked questions about Nell

What does Nell mean?

Nell is a short form of Helena, which means the glow of the sun, light, torch.

When is Nell's name day?

August 18, together with Helena: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nell a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Helena.

Nell's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

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