Nell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nell Name at a Glance

Name	Nell
Meaning	Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nell means “Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nell Name Origin

Our database records Nell under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nell is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nell

When considering Nell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.