Nelly

English, diminutive of Cornelius, Cornell, Nelson

Nelly Origin and Meaning

The name Nelly is a boy's name of English origin.

Naming a child Cornelius or Nelson feels increasingly ahead of the curve in today's vintage name-loving climate. But keep Nelly for a nickname (even the rap star was christened Cornell).

Nelly Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 3888 on Nameberry

Famous People Named Nelly

• Nelly (born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) American rapper