The name Neely is a boy's name meaning "horn; cloud; son of the poet".

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A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet". 

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The name Neely is currently ranked #964 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #964 in 1890. It is currently rising in popularity. Neely is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Neely is a girl's name of Scottish, English origin meaning "horn; shining torch; son of the poet".

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A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet". 
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Wilkie Collins used 'Neelie' for a character in his novel, <em>Armadale</em>.

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The name Neely peaked for girls at #1377 in 1974. The name is most popular in NEELY, NEELY, and NEELY. Neely is occasionally used for boys in 1994.

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