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Longer name for Nell

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Firebird83 · 03/01/2026 21:26

I like the name Nell but would like it to be short for a longer name. Which do you prefer out of Helena and Eleanor? Middle name would be Katherine or Louisa. Thanks!

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ChikinLikin · 03/01/2026 21:34

Eleanor.
That was Nell Gwyn's name.

Whoneedsanamesuggestion · 03/01/2026 21:32

Helena

But I also love Penelope as pps have mentioned

Pavementworrier · 03/01/2026 21:32

She will get called nelly the elephant at some point in her life

Daisymay2 · 03/01/2026 21:31

Ellen or Elena.

ScrapeandScratch · 03/01/2026 21:31

Nellephant

Solongtoshort · 03/01/2026 21:29

Elenanor Louisa is an absolute must, l live by Eleanor Ave and l wish l had thought of this name for my daughter.

thentheycameforme · 03/01/2026 21:29

Could you do Katherine Nell, known as Nell?

shoopshoopdedoo · 03/01/2026 21:29

Helena

Tygertiger · 03/01/2026 21:28

Personally I would use Penelope, but from your list, Helena.

Snipples · 03/01/2026 21:28

Penelope

DramaQueenlady · 03/01/2026 21:28

Eleanor

maddiemookins16mum · 03/01/2026 21:27

Helena.

MapleOakPine · 03/01/2026 21:27

Helena

Uberella · 03/01/2026 21:27

Fenella