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Nell could be short for....

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FriggFRIGG · 13/04/2013 14:42

Any ideas?
I don't mind if the connection is a little tenuous...

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rightsaidthread · 13/04/2013 15:20

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UniqueAndAmazing · 13/04/2013 15:15

ooh, yes i like Ham's ideas.

anything with -nell- inside.

UniqueAndAmazing · 13/04/2013 15:14

Eleanor
Helen
Ellen

Ham69 · 13/04/2013 15:12

Eleanor
Helen
Helena
Nelly
Fenella
Cornelia

I love Nell.

pinkandsparklytoo · 13/04/2013 14:56

I knew someone at school called Chanelle who was Nell/Nellie for short.

Asinine · 13/04/2013 14:46

Sorry, not useful.

Prunella?

Asinine · 13/04/2013 14:46

Bloomin'Nell

wheredoistartmrs · 13/04/2013 14:44

Penelope

Coconutty · 13/04/2013 14:44

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BOF · 13/04/2013 14:44

Traditionally, it's Helen, but it could be Eleanor. I can't think of others off the top of my head, but I'm sure there are some.

pooka · 13/04/2013 14:43

Helen, Helena, Eleanor, Ellen.