Narelle

The first name Narelle, used for girls, has various origins. One of its sources is the language of the Aborigines, where it means 'the little river'.

What does the name Narelle mean?

Narelle as a girl's name has different roots. One of its origins can be found in the language of the Aborigines, where it carries the meaning 'the little river'. Additionally, the name has Old Norse influences, linking it to the meaning 'the one from the North' or 'the one descended from the North'. This derivation is based on the Old Norse word norr, which stands for 'the North' or 'northern'. In the past, the name was borne by the woman Umbaras, who was known as a leader of the Yuin in the 19th century. Variants of the name include Nordica, Nordika, Norel, Norell, Norelle, and Narel.

Where does the name Narelle come from?

The name Narelle has its roots in the language of the Aborigines and in Old Norse, where it means 'the little river'. The Old Norse component norr stands for 'the North' or 'northern'. It is used in various languages, including Australian, English, New Zealand, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Narelle?

Na-rell

Popularity

In Germany, Narelle is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it reached the 4,068th place on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Narelle ranks 11,574th. Recent rankings in the name charts of various countries show the development of Narelle's global popularity and frequency.

Famous people

• Narelle Autio (Australian photographer)
• Narelle Davidson (Australian opera singer)
• Narelle Hill (Australian judoka)
• Narelle Kellner (Australian chess player)
• Narelle Moras (Australian swimmer)