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Nellie-Marie

Quick answerNellie-Marie is a compound name combining Nellie (a diminutive of Eleanor, from the Greek "Helene" meaning "bright" or "shining") and Marie (from the Latin "Maria," likely derived from Hebrew roots meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea").

Greek-Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,688
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginGreek-Hebrew
LanguageEnglish-French
CultureWestern
ReligionChristian
Letters12
Numerology4 Chaldean 8
Global rank#5,688

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nellie-Marie

Nellie-Marie is a compound name combining Nellie (a diminutive of Eleanor, from the Greek "Helene" meaning "bright" or "shining") and Marie (from the Latin "Maria," likely derived from Hebrew roots meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea").

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Etymology

Nellie-Marie is a compound name combining Nellie (a diminutive of Eleanor, from the Greek "Helene" meaning "bright" or "shining") and Marie (from the Latin "Maria," likely derived from Hebrew roots meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea"). The name has been primarily used in English-speaking countries and French-speaking regions, with particular popularity among Christian families in the 19th and 20th centuries, though it lacks significant notable historical figures of international prominence.

Nellie-Marie currently ranks #5,688 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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