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Nels Meaning and Origin
Nels is Celtic, English given name meaning The name Nels is derived from the Old Norse name Njáll, which is thought to mean "cloud" or "dark one.".
Nels is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Nels is currently #5130 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Nels are .
Nels is a 4 letters name with syllables.
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Nels
Nels name meaning
The name Nels is derived from the Old Norse name Njáll, which is thought to mean "cloud" or "dark one."
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In 2022, 100% of babies named Nels were boys
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Nels - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Nels?
The meaning of the name Nels is The name Nels is derived from the Old Norse name Njáll, which is thought to mean "cloud" or "dark one.".
Is Nels a girl or boy name?
The name Nels is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Nels were boys, 0.00% of babies called Nels were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nels?
According to statistics, Nels is ranked 5130th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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