About Nelly
The surname Nelly is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Néill" or "Mac Néill," meaning "descendant of Niall." Niall is an ancient Irish personal name that translates to "champion" or "cloud." The surname Nelly is therefore associated with a lineage or family that can trace its roots back to someone named Niall.
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The surname Nelly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nelly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Nelly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nelly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nelly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.