"Nell" meaning in English

See Nell in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /nɛl/ [UK, US]
Rhymes: -ɛl Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nell
  1. A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor, Ellen and Helen. Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names Derived forms: Nellie, Nelly
    Sense id: en-Nell-en-name-bByh2B9c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "Act I, Scene 2",
          "text": "O Nell, sweet Nell, if thou does love thy lord,\nBanish the canker of ambitious thoughts;"
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