Old nicknames for Helen
Common historical nicknames for Helen include Nell, Nellie, and Ella. In the records we track, Helen maps to 3 distinct short forms. Each mapping lists the era and region where it is attested, so you can match the right short form to the record in front of you.
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Nell was among the most common, but Helen has 3 recorded short forms - the right one depends on the era, region and family.
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