Why Nelly Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Nelly” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Nelly” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yllen.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ylenl.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Nelly

The true meaning of ‘Nelly’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Nelly is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.

When people hear the name Nelly, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You have unparalleled creativity. You like to think in a different, innovative, and original manner. You have a lot of determination and always try to do what you want. You like to document your life, especially romantic experiences. It’s easy for you to overcome obstacles.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Nelly Popular?

“Nelly” is not a popular baby girl’s name in New York as reported in the 1984 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in New York have the same name as you in 1984. A total of only 69 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2007 with a total of 208 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Nelly” was recorded 7,513 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Nellys to occupy the country of Saint Pierre & Miquelon with an estimated population of 5,840.

The name first appeared in the year 1882 and given to 10 newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Nelly” was recorded 6,958 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Nelly, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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