At a glance
167 dogs named Nelly appear in public records. It is almost always a girl's name (93% female).
How popular is Nelly?
#907dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,987female dogs
167dogs in the records
#2,364cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 93%Boys 7%
93% girls · 7% boys among 166 dogs with a recorded sex
Nelly over the years
RisingDogs named Nelly per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 15 named Nelly
- 11 named Nelly
- 11 named Nelly
- 8 named Nelly
- Biewer Terriers8 named Nelly
Names that sound like Nelly
Questions
Is Nelly a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a girl's name (93% female).
How popular is Nelly for dogs?
Nelly is the #907 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 167 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce Nelly?
Nelly is said in 2 syllables: Nel·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Nelly?
Nala, Nellie and Nola sound similar.
What breeds are often named Nelly?
Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers and Pit Bulls are the breeds most often called Nelly.