Pledge or oath
Nelsy is a diminutive or variant of the name Nilsa, which is often considered a Spanish or Latin American short form of Leonilsa or a variant of the Scandinavian name Nilsine. It is ultimately linked to the name Nicholas or the Germanic name Giselle, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. In many Spanish-speaking communities, it serves as a modern, rhythmic stand-alone name.
Less common today
Nelsy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,934 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).