English Baby Names Meaning:
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Nelly is: or Eleanor: AGreek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman.
 
French Baby Names Meaning:In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Nelly is: derived from the Greek Helen.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Nelly is: Shining light. The bright one.
 
Latin Baby Names Meaning:
In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Nelly is: Horn.

American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Nelly is: Horn.

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