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Nels

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Boy Name day: February 3 In French: Nelson
Origin: English. Meaning: son of Neil.
From the English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil', rooted in the Irish personal name Niall.

Name day for Nels

February 3

Why this day? Nels is a short form of Nelson, and shares its name day.

Nels is celebrated in Brazil and Argentina on February 3; the United States on December 6.

The story of the name Nels

Nels is a short form of Nelson. It keeps its origin (English) and meaning — son of Neil, and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Nels is rarely written as such: the Nelss are Nelsons (200,568 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Nelson page.

Frequently asked questions about Nels

What does Nels mean?

Nels is a short form of Nelson, which means son of Neil.

When is Nels's name day?

February 3, together with Nelson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nels a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Nelson.

Nels's profile

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Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

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