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Nell - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Nell'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen and Helen.
  • * : Act i, Scene 2:
  • O Nell', sweet ' Nell , if thou does love thy lord,
    Banish the canker of ambitious thoughts;

    Derived terms

    * Nellie * Nelly English diminutives of female given names

    Similar to 'Nell'

    Noel, Neil, Neal, Niall, Neill, Noll