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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. Tonia96%
  2. Jodi94%
  3. Audra93%
  4. Deana93%
  5. Bridgette93%
  6. Bridget93%
  7. Trisha92%
  8. Trina92%
  9. Kari92%
  10. Tricia92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanna42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Angelique42%
  4. Kimberley46%
  5. Ginger64%
  6. Misty64%
  7. Bobbi65%
  8. Gretchen66%
  9. Greta66%
  10. Mandy66%

Love potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Tracie92%
  2. Yvette91%
  3. Tonia89%
  4. Aimee88%
  5. Nikki88%
  6. Kellie88%
  7. Amie88%
  8. Bridget87%
  9. Marcy87%
  10. Bridgette87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kimberley42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Angelique42%
  4. Shanna42%
  5. Alisa56%
  6. Misty64%
  7. Jolene64%
  8. Rosalind65%
  9. Meredith65%
  10. Lea65%

Professional potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Tonia88%
  2. Trina88%
  3. Kari88%
  4. Kristy87%
  5. Kristi87%
  6. Kristine87%
  7. Kristie87%
  8. Jodi85%
  9. Karin84%
  10. Audra82%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Keri48%
  3. Candy48%
  4. Jolene48%
  5. Shanna50%
  6. Mandy50%
  7. Traci51%
  8. Angelique52%
  9. Jenny52%
  10. Dena53%

Crush potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Kellie96%
  2. Maribel96%
  3. Tracie95%
  4. Cherie95%
  5. Tonia94%
  6. Kelli93%
  7. Jolene91%
  8. Traci91%
  9. Audra91%
  10. Rochelle90%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi51%
  2. Gretchen66%
  3. Greta66%
  4. Jami67%
  5. Stacie67%
  6. Staci67%
  7. Candy69%
  8. Ginger70%
  9. Karin71%
  10. Angie71%
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