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Flemish · German

Nele

Pronounced NAY-luhShare

Meaning: Pet form of Cornelia

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nele is a shortened form of Cornelia, used in German, Flemish and Estonian naming. Its meaning should be explained through that older family rather than translated directly as horn.

Nicknames

  • Nel
  • Nelly

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Nele comes from Flemish and German.

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