Meaning: All, completely; fairy maiden; beautiful goddess
Origin: Old Germanic Alia (all, completely), or a short form of Eleanor, Ellen, or Isabella
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #827
Total births: 147
History: Nela arrived in Irish life like a tune from Damien Rice, instantly memorable. In Nenagh and the villages of County Carlow, it became a symbol of hope after the Act of Union debates. The name is as refreshing as the blanket bogs of Connemara.
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