Neshell is a unique and distinctive given name, originating from American culture. It was popularized during the mid-20th century, particularly within African American communities. The name Neshell is composed of two parts: 'Ne' meaning 'gift', and 'shell' which signifies beauty or elegance. Thus, Neshell as a whole translates to 'beautiful gift'. This name was likely created by combining elements from other names or words, reflecting the creativity and individuality that were hallmarks of the era in which it emerged. Today, Neshell remains an uncommon yet significant name, carrying with it the positive connotations of beauty and preciousness.
The name Neshell has had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with five births recorded each in 1966 and 1968, then a drop to no births between those years and a rise again to six births in 1974. After another gap of twenty-three years, there were five more Neshells born in 1997. In total, there have been twenty-one babies named Neshell since 1966.