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Name Origin

Nellie-Mae is a double-barrelled given name combining Nellie and Mae. Nellie is a diminutive of Helen, a Greek name meaning 'light' or 'torch'. Mae is a shortened form of Mary, a Hebrew name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. The combination creates a sweet and charming name with vintage appeal.

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