Gender: Female
Eleanor (Nelly) Brennan, was a Manx washerwoman who became instrumental in the introduction of the practices of nursing on the Isle of Man. She came to prominence during the cholera outbreaks which affected the town of Douglas in 1832 and 1833 in which she nursed those suffering from the disease. This has led to her becoming known as the "Florence Nightingale of the Isle of Man."
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Nelly Brennan, Nelly means Shining Light, Eleanor, Most Beautiful Woman, The Bright One, Horn Coloured, Yellow, Horn, Sun Ray, Torch, Moon, Moon Elope, Derived from the Greek Helen, Form of Cornelius, Diminutive of Eleanor. Brennan means Little Raven, To Brand, Smelly Hair, A Prince, Little Drop.
The name Nelly Brennan is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nelly is commonly found in Colombia, France, South Africa, and 94 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Nelly is recorded 97,458 times globally, ranking it as the 600th most common name worldwide.
Nelly is most prevalent in Colombia, with 19,356 occurrences, making it the 141th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name Nelly is found among 1 in every 67 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #141 | 1 : 67 |
| France | #294 | 1 : 108 |
| South Africa | #108 | 1 : 213 |
| Peru | #106 | 1 : 92 |
| United States of America | #670 | 1 : 234 |
| Mexico | #418 | 1 : 176 |
| Chile | #245 | 1 : 137 |
| Bolivia | #181 | 1 : 122 |
| Italy | #985 | 1 : 437 |
| Netherlands | #498 | 1 : 201 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nelly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Eleanor (Nelly) Brennan, was a Manx washerwoman who became instrumental in the introduction of the practices of nursing on the Isle of Man. She came to prominence during the cholera outbreaks which affected the town of Douglas in 1832 and 1833 in which she nursed those suffering from the disease. This has led to her becoming known as the "Florence Nightingale of the Isle of Man."
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