Nell

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'El' in the Bible is the name of God. "Mine El" could have been short for "mine Eleanor," but it could also have referred to God. This would have been a highly respectful phrase (not meant sacrilegiously), either lovingly addressing God, or used as an endearment (similar to the Spanish phrase "my life"). Perhaps both.
― BetseyTrotwood  11/24/2015
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It comes from the phrase "Mine Eleanor". "Mine El" is not a thing.
― Eievie  9/7/2015
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Means "stone".
― Anonymous User  7/9/2009
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Every Nell I know had the full name Ellen. I think that should be counted too. :)
[noted -ed]
― Anonymous User  4/6/2007
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Nell can also be a nickname for Penelope.
― jc  7/30/2006
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