Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Nellette

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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Sun ray, shining light

Nellette is a Greek feminine name ready to brighten your world and illuminate your daily life. Baby Nellette will be your "shining light" and little "sun ray" from the moment you lay your eyes upon them. Nellette is a variant of Nell and Nelle, the latter becoming a globally renowned name after Nelle Harper Lee penned To Kill A Mockingbird. The classic 1960 novel won the Pulitzer Prize the following year before becoming a classic of modern American literature. This may inspire your little one to become an avid reader or even pick up the pen themselves.