Narelle is a unique and distinctive female given name of Australian origin, derived from the Indigenous Australian word 'narah', meaning 'water'. It was introduced to wider popularity during the 1960s and 1970s in Australia, making it a name often associated with that era. Spelling variations include Narelle, Narell, Narrelle, and Narelli.
"Narelle was quite popular as a baby girl name in the late 20th century, with 6 babies named Narelle in 1987. It then declined in popularity before rising again in recent years; there were 5 babies named Narelle in 2018."