Nels
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Nels
Nels is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.".
Parents who choose Nels pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.
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Quick answers about Nels
What does Nels mean?
Nels is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.".
Is Nels a rare name?
Yes. Nels does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Nels
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