Find out how popular the first name Nelliel has been for the last 10 years (from 2014 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nelliel by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Nelliel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 23 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nelliel.

The history of the first name Nelliel

The name Nelliel has its origins in the Spanish language and is derived from the Latin name Cornelia, which itself is a feminine form of the Roman family name Cornelius. The name Cornelia is thought to have originated from the Latin word "cornu," meaning "horn."

Nelliel is believed to have first emerged as a variant of the name Cornelia during the medieval period in Spain. The transition from Cornelia to Nelliel likely occurred due to the influence of Arabic and other languages on the Spanish language during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nelliel can be found in the Spanish literary work "La Celestina," written by Fernando de Rojas in the late 15th century. In this work, one of the characters is named Nelliel.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nelliel. One of the earliest was Nelliel de Villeroy (1583-1663), a French noblewoman and courtier during the reign of King Louis XIII.

Another notable Nelliel was Nelliel de Quiros (1612-1679), a Spanish nun and writer who founded a convent in Madrid and authored several religious works.

In the 19th century, Nelliel de Bruine (1820-1898) was a Dutch painter known for her still-life and landscape paintings.

Nelliel Tu'u'holofa (1888-1965) was a prominent Tongan chieftain and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 1949 to 1958.

More recently, Nelliel Kruger is a fictional character from the popular anime and manga series "Bleach," created by Tite Kubo. She is an Arrancar (a type of powerful Hollow) and a former member of the Espada, the top-ranked Arrancar in the series.

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