1. nellie - Noun
2. Nellie - Proper noun
A diminutive of the female given names Eleanor or Helen; popular as a formal given name at the turn of the 20th century.
(rare) A diminutive of the female given name Chanel.
(rare) A diminutive of the male given name Nelson.
nellie (plural nellies)
(Ireland) Clipping of high nellie. (a roadster bicycle)
What does it feel like to get shot?" "I don't recommend it," said Nellie in a controlled voice. "Chocolate is definitely better. Gordon Korman
Amy, Dan, and Nellie were sitting at a table in a conference room, examining reproductions of Franklin documents-some so rare, the librarians told her, the only copies existed in Paris. "Yeah, here's a rare grocery list," Dan muttered. "Wow. Rick Riordan
My dear children!" Nellie whopped him upside the head with her backpack. "Ow!" Uncle Alistair curled over, cupping his hand over his good eye. "Nellie!" Amy said. "Sorry," Nellie muttered. "I thought he was one of the bad guys. Rick Riordan
I managed Dal Maxvill, and he's now our general manager. I managed Bob Gibson. He's a broadcaster. Tim McCarver. Bill White. Nellie Briles. He used to be a broadcaster. I tried to count them up one time. Red Schoendienst
A bronze statue of Stratton by Nellie Walker was placed on the grounds of his estate in 1909. Source: Internet
Another female gymnast to earn the perfect score and three gold medals there was Nellie Kim of the USSR. Source: Internet