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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. Ann-Marie96%
  2. Kimberlie96%
  3. Mani96%
  4. Riette96%
  5. Rolanda96%
  6. Louloute96%
  7. Bren96%
  8. Akilah96%
  9. Vernita96%
  10. Brendie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hail42%
  2. Melynda42%
  3. Amora42%
  4. Loey42%
  5. Cacas42%
  6. Indy42%
  7. Cherise42%
  8. Deedee42%
  9. Kayou42%
  10. Scarlette42%

Love potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Maryelizabeth96%
  2. Louvenia96%
  3. Willene96%
  4. Hermelinda96%
  5. Glendora96%
  6. Kathyrn95%
  7. Susann95%
  8. Sharyl95%
  9. Loriann94%
  10. Rutha94%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyn42%
  2. Gelina42%
  3. Linds42%
  4. Lindsaye42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Krysty42%
  7. Latina42%
  8. Shanel42%
  9. Haïli42%
  10. Barbie42%

Professional potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Con96%
  2. Constant96%
  3. Stance96%
  4. Constie96%
  5. Addi96%
  6. Patrina96%
  7. Rosalynn96%
  8. Katharina96%
  9. Connie-Bee96%
  10. Adelaida95%

Bottom 10

  1. Luni42%
  2. Tamya42%
  3. Louna42%
  4. Loli42%
  5. Heav42%
  6. Apryl42%
  7. Tamyra42%
  8. Mist42%
  9. Dia42%
  10. Jazelle42%

Crush potential for Nel

Top 10

  1. Tiffaney96%
  2. Tams96%
  3. Ameerah96%
  4. Cintia96%
  5. Tam96%
  6. Lene96%
  7. Kensington96%
  8. Ley96%
  9. Cara-Lou96%
  10. Dar96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen45%
  2. Drea49%
  3. Aggie49%
  4. Agnou49%
  5. Hildegarde49%
  6. Nénès49%
  7. Zee49%
  8. Iny49%
  9. Nes49%
  10. Connie-Bee50%
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