Nela

Nela is a short form of names ending in the syllable -nela or -nella, most commonly serving as a diminutive of names such as Antonela, Kornelia, or Petronela across Czech, Slovak, Polish, Croatian, and Portuguese traditions. Its use as an independent given name spread through Central and Southern Europe largely as an affectionate pet form, eventually gaining standing in its own right. Related forms include Nella, Nelka, and Neli.