Nelie
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- Name
- Nelie
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- Girl name
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Nelie is a Dutch short and pet form of the name Cornelia or Cornelie, the female variants of the ancient Roman name Cornelius.
What does the name Nelie mean?
The meaning of Nelie is 'the Horned' or 'from the family of the Cornelier.' The name derives from the Latin word cornu, which means 'the horn.' In Estonia, Neli is a variant that means 'four.' The French spelling of the name is Nélie. Other variants include Nelina, Nelia, Nella, and Neliah.
Where does the name Nelie come from?
The first name Nelie has Latin roots and means 'the Horned.' The Latin
How do you pronounce Nelie?
Nelie is pronounced like 'Neh-lee.'
When is the name day of Nelie?
Nelie's name day is celebrated on March 31 and September 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Nelie is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2015 when it reached 4,092nd place. In the last ten years, Nelie has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a ranking of 8,310 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Nelie
What is the origin of the name Nelie?
The first name Nelie has Latin roots and derives from the word 'cornū,' which means 'the horn.' It is widespread in various languages such as French, Dutch, and Flemish.
What does the name Nelie mean?
Nelie means 'the Horned' and can also be understood as 'from the family of the Cornelier.' In Estonia, the variant Neli is used with the meaning 'four.'
How popular is the name Nelie?
The popularity of the name Nelie varies by region; however, it is gaining recognition in some countries, particularly in the form of variants like Nélie or Nelia.