Nelly is a simplified form on behalf of Nelly, since the pronunciation of the non-declining variant is not always convenient. Most of those who bear this name belong to romantic natures and gravitate towards creative professions. Proof of this is the poetess Nelly Sachs, the fashion designer Nelly Nechvolodova, the actresses Nelly Pshennaya, Nelly Borzho, Nelly Uvarova.
Nellie's unswerving name is often replaced for convenience in everyday life with "Nelly". The ending "and" is not quite typical for Russian names, therefore Nelly, in fact already an abbreviated form from the Western European Helen, Helen, Eleanor, many want to simplify further. Often Cornelia is named after Nelya, and in Central Asia the Arabic name Naila is modified this way.
From the history of origin
Some parents do even easier when registering a child, they immediately name the girl Nell, Nell or Nel. It is not uncommon for women with the rare euphonious name Nelly to be extremely annoyed if they are called Nelly.
I must say that the name Nellie has long since left the category of diminutives and has taken its own niche both in Europe and in Russia. However, it would be a mistake to attribute it to names of Slavic origin.
There are two main versions of the origin of the name, and both have ancient Greek roots. As mentioned above, Western European names are equivalent in meaning to Elena, and since it is customary in the West to reduce them to Nelly, then Nelly is Elena. According to another version, Nelly originates from Neonilla or Leonilla. These ancient Greek names have undergone some changes over several centuries and were found in such forms as Leovilla, Neovilla, Neonila, Lonilla, but in the 19th century derivatives from them gained popularity: Nenila, Ninila and Nelly.
Performing the rite of baptism, you may not find "Nelly" in the calendar, but there are many options corresponding to this name: Elena, Neonilla or Leonilla. Therefore, the beautiful owners of the name Nelly can have several heavenly patrons and celebrate Orthodox name days several times a year:
November 10 - Memorial Day of the Martyr Neonilla of Syria;
November 12 - Memorial Day of St. Helena;
January 16 - Memorial Day of Martyr Leonilla of Langonia;
June 3 - the day of the Holy Queen Helena.
The meaning of the name Nelly
Since all versions of the origin of the name Nelly have the right to exist, there are several meanings of it. Neonilla translates as "young, young," and Leonilla is a lioness. The name Elena is derived from Helen (bright, sunny). If we add to these meanings the oriental flavor, saying that Naila means “achieving success”, then you get a real portrait of Nelly in all her manifestations.
Indeed, Nelly's age is not a hindrance. With him, she acquires even more attractiveness due to her intuitive wisdom and ability to "look at the root." Despite the fact that the owner of this name does not tolerate being guided by herself and is an unsurpassed leader at work, at home she is ready to yield primacy to household members, treating household chores as secondary.
While pursuing a successful career and achieving success in scientific, pedagogical, medical or artistic activities, Nelly considers it necessary to create a strong family based on trusting relationships and spiritual closeness, which she puts above material wealth. It is always light, calm and cozy next to her. Having met once the sociable owner of this name, it will no longer be possible to erase her from her life. After all, Nelly has a natural charm, high intelligence and goodwill.
