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Name: Nell

Origin: Celtic   English   French   Greek

Sex: Female

Unisex Name? No

Meaning: Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman.

Soul Urge: People with the name Nell have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.

Expression: People with the name Nell are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.

Sylables: 1

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# of Characters: 4

First Consonant: N

First Vowel: E

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