Meaning and history
From Greek νέφος (nephos), meaning “cloud,” Nephele was a figure in Greek legend created by Zeus from a cloud shaped to resemble Hera in order to deceive Ixion, who desired her. She was the mother of the centaurs by Ixion and also of Phrixus and Helle by Athamas.
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2024: 6 births, rank #13,477
20252025: 7 births, rank #11,932
In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Nephele, ranking #11,932 among girls.