Dog Names > Nellie

Nellie

Female

Meaning

Light

Origin

British

Pronunciation

nel-lie

Traits associated with the name Nellie:

Dogs named Nellie tend to be strong-willed, good-natured, industrious, and loving. This feminine name is also associated with intelligence, and companionship.

Is Nellie a good dog name?

Nellie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nellie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Nellie is found in these categories:

cute

old-fashioned

hunting

british

Popularity

Nellie ranks #334 with users of PupNames.com.
Nellie ranks #420 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
Nellie ranks #591 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.

Naming your dog Nellie is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

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a woman of refinement

Lola

Sorrows

Lucy

Light

Comments (2)

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Nora (New Jersey, United States)

My friends had a black mixed breed named Nellie. The name really suited her, as she was a unique and sweet dog.
July 09, 2022

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Suzanne Bristow (England, United Kingdom)

My black labrador is Nellie. No one ever says it's a nice name but ut really suits her because she is loving, clever, feminine and strong. It is very unusual too and represents exquisite characters in history.
March 30, 2022

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