Narelle
English (Australian) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Narelle
The name 'Narelle' is believed to be a modern coinage from Australia, likely derived from the Aboriginal word for a type of water lily or from a place name, meaning "water lily" or "river lily." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, especially Australia, with no specific religious or notable historical context beyond its 20th-century emergence as a given name.
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Etymology
The name 'Narelle' is believed to be a modern coinage from Australia, likely derived from the Aboriginal word for a type of water lily or from a place name, meaning "water lily" or "river lily." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, especially Australia, with no specific religious or notable historical context beyond its 20th-century emergence as a given name.
Narelle currently ranks #17,431 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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