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Nellie

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Braindeer · 10/05/2024 12:39

Ive heard of a couple of baby Nellie’s recently and it’s growing on me, but wondering if (a) it is going to be a flash in the pan trend and/or (b) will people think of Nellie the Elephant?!

What do you think?

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Morethantimeandmorethanlove · 10/05/2024 12:58

Brings to mind the phrase “not on your Nellie “… meaning .. no chance of something happening.

NatMoz · 10/05/2024 12:57

The only Nellie i know is a Penelope.

Beetlewings · 10/05/2024 12:55

Short for Eleanor which is one of the most beautiful names ever, I love Nell too

minnieot · 10/05/2024 12:55

Love it ❤️ I know somebody with a little girl called Nelly and think it's adorable. She did have all elephant themed things as a teddy but it was very cute x

Moier · 10/05/2024 12:54

I know three. My great niece is Nellie.. she's 3.. really suits her.

SabbatWheel · 10/05/2024 12:54

Love Nell, but Nellie is probably due a come-back.

DramaAlpaca · 10/05/2024 12:54

I like Nell, but Nellie is a step too far.

WaltzingWaters · 10/05/2024 12:53

Nell is nice.
But yes, I did start singing Nellie the Elephant as I clicked on this thread. Sorry!

hjrl · 10/05/2024 12:51

I have a fenella at work and she's Nellie.

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Braindeer · 10/05/2024 12:49

Yes Nell has a totally different vibe to me - cool and understated and I think of it in the same bracket as names like Tess and Kate - maybe a bit plain though?

Nellie is frillier and I thought cuter but the elephant connection isn’t great 🤣

Maybe the answer is a longer name that could shorten to either.

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Moreteaandchocolate · 10/05/2024 12:45

I love Nell. Nellie doesn’t work to me as a given name (it does make me think of Nellie the elephant) but Nell is lovely. Especially as short for Helena / Helen / Elena / Penelope etc

kezzykicks · 10/05/2024 12:42

I love Nell

Princesspollyyy · 10/05/2024 12:41

It's not for me. I prefer Ellie.

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