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Nel

Boy Name day: February 3 In French: Nelson
Nel is a short form of Nelson: on birth records it is written Nelson (78,468 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Nelson page. Also a short form of Leonel, Nelly, Nels.
Origin: English (patronymic), ultimately Irish. Meaning: Son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud').
English surname formed from the given name Neil/Nell plus the patronymic suffix '-son', Neil deriving from Irish Niall.

Name day for Nel

February 3

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

Nel is celebrated in France on August 18; the United States on February 3; Spain on January 1; Brazil on June 17; Argentina on July 21.

The story of the name Nel

Nel is a short form of Nelson. It keeps its origin (English (patronymic), ultimately Irish) and meaning — son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'), and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Nel is rarely written as such: the Nels are Nelsons (78,468 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Nelson page. Nel is also a short form of Leonel, Nelly, Nels.

Frequently asked questions about Nel

What does Nel mean?

Nel is a short form of Nelson, which means son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud').

When is Nel's name day?

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

Is Nel 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.

Nel's profile

Energy 7/10
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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Marianne96%
  2. Tommie96%
  3. Nelson96%
  4. Gale96%
  5. Jeri95%
  6. Frankie94%
  7. Dianna93%
  8. Darrel93%
  9. Donnie92%
  10. Cathleen92%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam50%
  3. Janis52%
  4. Garry55%
  5. Rudy57%
  6. Jeannie57%
  7. Freddy60%
  8. Byron63%
  9. Teri64%
  10. Matt64%

Love potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Stewart96%
  2. Janette94%
  3. Tommie91%
  4. Gale91%
  5. Darrel91%
  6. Nelson91%
  7. Bernadette89%
  8. Mickey89%
  9. Teddy89%
  10. Carlton89%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Janis44%
  4. Byron48%
  5. Van58%
  6. Matt58%
  7. Margo59%
  8. Mona60%
  9. Darwin60%
  10. Garry61%

Professional potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Betsy92%
  2. Loren88%
  3. Cathleen88%
  4. Nelson88%
  5. Cleveland88%
  6. Debora87%
  7. Pete87%
  8. Marianne85%
  9. Frankie85%
  10. Jeri85%

Bottom 10

  1. Dee44%
  2. Daryl45%
  3. Garry47%
  4. Rudy47%
  5. Paulette47%
  6. Sandy48%
  7. Matt48%
  8. Lorie48%
  9. Shelly49%
  10. Tammie49%

Crush potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Gale96%
  2. Leann96%
  3. Brad96%
  4. Sherri95%
  5. Sheri95%
  6. Darla95%
  7. Tammie92%
  8. Nelson92%
  9. Dewayne92%
  10. Pam91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt56%
  2. Jan58%
  3. Janis58%
  4. Trudy59%
  5. Therese61%
  6. Teri61%
  7. Rene62%
  8. Guy63%
  9. Dwight63%
  10. Pete63%
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