
FAQ About Nellie Bly

What was Nellie Bly's real name?
Nellie Bly's real name was Elizabeth Jane Cochran. She adopted the pseudonym for her journalism work, which was inspired by the title of a Stephen Foster song, "Nelly Bly."
Nellie Bly's real name was Elizabeth Jane Cochran. She adopted the pseudonym for her journalism work, which was inspired by the title of a Stephen Foster song, "Nelly Bly."