Nelley - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Nelley \n(el)-ley\ is a variant of Eleanor (Greek), and the meaning of Nelley is "sun ray, shining light".

The baby name Nelley sounds like Nelly and Nelle. Other similar baby names are Kelley, Nelsey and Nellsey.

Nelley is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

[Top]