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[Facts] Nellie as a nickname
I was wondering what names Nellie was used for as a nickname?? I believe the ancestors given name was Helen but on the census she is listed as Nellie..
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i mean Lily, she was right.
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Eleanor, Ellen. The spider takes hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
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It can also be used as a nickname for Chanel
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Don't forget Penelope...
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I've got Helen and Eleanor ancestors who went by Nellie, and I've also known it as a much-needed nickname for Petronella.
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Helen
Helene
Helena
Helaine
Elinor
Eleanor
Eleanore
Eleanora
Eleonor
Eleonora
Nell
Ellen
Elena
Elaina
Elaine
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You're right, there!
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In addition to Helen, Nellie has been used as a pet form for Ellen, Eleanor, and Nelda for women; and Nelson for men.
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Ugh, my cousin named his son Nelson and they call him "Nels"The spider takes hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
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BtN lists it as a nickname for Helen and Eleanor. It is also used as a nickname for Cornelia.
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Supposed to be under the main posts-Also used for:
masculine) Nolan
feminine) Svetlana, Elena, Helene, Eliana
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This message was edited 2/24/2006, 12:51 PM

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