Given name

Neeltje

“referring to a horn”

In Dutch use, Neeltje is a nickname for Cornelia. In Latin use, Cornelia carries the interpretation “referring to a horn.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

In Dutch use, Neeltje is a nickname for Cornelia. In Latin use, Cornelia carries the interpretation “referring to a horn.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Neeltje is a form of Cornelia. Cornelia comes from Middle Dutch, and ultimately from Latin.

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Neeltje’s family of names

In Dutch usage, Neeltje is a nickname for Cornelia.

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Nicknames & forms 1

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