Nello
Nello is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Little or young one; diminutive suffix derived from names like Antonello or Lionello.
Origin and history
Nello is an Italian given name that originally developed as a short form for masculine names ending in '-nello', such as Antonello, Lionello, or Brunello. Derived ultimately from Latin origins depending on the full name, it stands on its own in Italian tradition. It is rare in the United States, appearing periodically throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Nello since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- PA (65.4 %)
- IL (23.5 %)
- CA (8.4 %)
- NC (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 260 |
| 1920-1930 | 279 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 67 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Nello
- Nello Santi: Conductor, Musician
- Nello L. Teer Jr.: Executive, Businessman
Fun facts
- Nello originated in Italy as a hypocoristic or pet form for longer names ending in -nello before becoming an independent name.
- Nello is the name of the young protagonist in the famous 1872 novel A Dog of Flanders by Ouida.