Nela

Variation of Nell or short form of Cornelia or any name ending in -nela

"bright, shining one"

Nela Origin and Meaning

The name Nela is a girl's name of Irish origin.

Nela is a pretty if slight name that ranks among the Top 1000 for girls in the UK. It is commonly used throughout Europe as a short form for any range of names ending in -nela including Cornelia and Fenella, though it is widely used on its own.

Popularity of the name Nela

• 1893 Nameberry 2023
• 808 England 2023
• 200 Germany 2016
• 25 Poland 2024

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Famous People Named Nela

• Nela Bijanic Serbian singer