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A well-known invented but mainstream Australian girl's name which was popular in the 1960s-70s.
One of a very few truly homegrown Australian names.

Personal experiences with the name Narelle

Younger sister of an early school friend, born 1975.
Friend of my best friend, born c. 1965?
Know a few as friends of my older sister - born c1970.
My name, born 1983

Nicknames for Narelle

Relle
Nelle
Rellie

Meanings and history of the name Narelle

Possibly derived from indigenous (Aboriginal)name - probably Anglicised.
From Aborignal word meaning 'little river'
Narellan, New South Wales

Famous real-life people named Narelle

Australian Soprano Marie Narelle b. 1870
Queen Narelle of the Moruya tribe of Aborigines, NSW South Coast circa late 19th Century
Australian Photographer Narelle Autio b. 1969
Tropical Cyclone Narelle - category 4, January 2013
NZ Journalist Narelle Henson b.1988
Australian Pilot Narelle Cooper b. 1968

Narelle in song, story & screen