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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. Cardell96%
  3. Tommie96%
  4. Vernita96%
  5. Brenda96%
  6. Thomas96%
  7. Sharyl96%
  8. Nelson96%
  9. Gail96%
  10. Gale96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Deedee42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Cindy42%
  6. Elvis42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Barbie42%
  9. Vernetta42%
  10. Tony42%

Love potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Greggory96%
  2. Carolann96%
  3. Wardell96%
  4. Hermelinda96%
  5. Glendora96%
  6. Gaylon96%
  7. Mikeal96%
  8. Stewart96%
  9. Marybeth96%
  10. Timmothy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Deedee42%
  3. Mitzi42%
  4. Louann42%
  5. Tony42%
  6. Venus42%
  7. Barbie42%
  8. Dorinda42%
  9. Nena42%
  10. Melody42%

Professional potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Barton95%
  5. Lawerence93%
  6. Beth92%
  7. Betsy92%
  8. Sharyl92%
  9. Eilene91%
  10. Lindell91%

Bottom 10

  1. Gay42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Unknown42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Deidre43%
  7. Jimmy43%
  8. Lenny43%
  9. Georgette44%
  10. Dee44%

Crush potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Darlene96%
  2. Gale96%
  3. Leann96%
  4. Brad96%
  5. Tammy96%
  6. Leeann96%
  7. Cynthia96%
  8. Luann96%
  9. Sherri95%
  10. Sheri95%

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Andree49%
  3. Connie50%
  4. Felton50%
  5. Constance50%
  6. Roberta51%
  7. Martha51%
  8. Karl51%
  9. Joseph52%
  10. Joesph52%
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