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Nels at a glance
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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 5
- Indian numerology
- 7
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- 4
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What does Nels mean?
Nels is a baby name with English, Celtic, Gaelic, Swedish context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is Chief; Son of Neil.
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Nell
Unisex
English
Champion; Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one
185 family views
Nell
Unisex
English
Champion; Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one
185 family views
Ned
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
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Nellie
Girl
English
Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Horn; the bright one
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Neddie
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
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Neddy
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
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Nelly
Girl
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Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one; Horn
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Nell
Unisex
English
Champion; Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one
185 family views
Ned
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
107 family views
Neddie
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
121 family views
Neddy
Boy
English
Diminutive of Edmond: Prosperous protector A French variant of the Old English name Eadmund, meaning rich or happy, and protection; Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian Also a...
153 family views
Neville
Unisex
Indian
from the new farmland; New town; New village; Variant of Nevil: From the new village Originally a surname, since the late 19th century has been used occasionally as a first name Famous Bearers: novelist Nevil Shute
106 family views
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Nell
Unisex
English
Champion; Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one
185 family views
Nellie
Girl
English
Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Horn; the bright one
200 family views
Nelly
Girl
English
Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen; Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; Diminutive of Helen: Shining light The bright one; Horn
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