Nellie
proper nounattested in dialogue
A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen, Helen, or Chanel; popular as a formal given name at the turn of the 20th century.
proper noun
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A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen, Helen, or Chanel; popular as a formal given name at the turn of the 20th century.
"Then we will call her Matilda," said he, "as it is a maxim of mine never to spoil children by giving them pet names." "But you call your daughter Nellie," suggested the little widow, and in her soft, blue eye there shone a mischievous twinkle, as if she fancied she had beaten him in his own argument. - - - "That is sister Kelsey's idea, and as she is very fond of Nellie I do not interfere.
"Eleanor, that's kind of an old lady name. I like Nellie better. Nellie Kincaid, that's got a nice ring to it. It sounds like you're a singer or something.
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rareA diminutive of the female given name Chanel.
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rareA diminutive of the male given name Nelson.
Etymology
Suffixed with -ie, compare Noll and Neddie, respectively from Oliver and Edward.
Nellie · A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen, Helen, or Chanel; popular as a formal given name at the turn of the 20th century.
nelly · A person's life.Nelly · One of the Frazier Islands where nellies breed.nelson · A score of 111, sometimes considered to be unlucky.