Horn; or light
Neelie is often used as a diminutive of Cornelia, meaning 'horn', or Eleanor, meaning 'light'. It has evolved into a standalone name, particularly in Dutch-speaking regions, though it remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Neelie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,211 in 2000.
Former European Commissioner and Dutch politician
Lifeguard character in the television series Baywatch · Baywatch
Protagonist and aspiring star in Valley of the Dolls · Valley of the Dolls
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
