Nelcia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nelcia
Nelcia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "nel" or related to Cornelia, ultimately tracing to the Roman family name Cornelius, meaning "horn" or "horned." The name emerged as a variant form combining Latin roots with the feminine suffix "-ia."
The name has been used primarily in English-speaking and European Christian cultures, with particular presence in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities; it lacks significant historical prominence in major religious texts or ancient records, making it largely a modern creation or regional variant.
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Etymology
Nelcia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin root "nel" or related to Cornelia, ultimately tracing to the Roman family name Cornelius, meaning "horn" or "horned." The name emerged as a variant form combining Latin roots with the feminine suffix "-ia."
The name has been used primarily in English-speaking and European Christian cultures, with particular presence in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities; it lacks significant historical prominence in major religious texts or ancient records, making it largely a modern creation or regional variant.
Nelcia currently ranks #6,278 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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