Nele

Nele is a Low German and Flemish short form of Cornelia, which derives from the Latin family name Cornelius, itself of uncertain origin though possibly related to the Latin cornu, meaning horn. The name has long been popular in northern Germany and the Dutch-speaking regions of Belgium, where short forms of Cornelia have been in common use for centuries. In Estonia the name is used independently and fits naturally alongside other short, crisp Estonian feminine names. Related forms include Cornelia, Nella, and Neli.