Nels is a boy’s name of Celtic, English, Gaelic and Swedish origin. Meaning in Celtic and Swedish: Chief. Meaning in English and Gaelic: Son of Neil. The name has 4 letters.
Related names
Nella
GirlEnglish Greek Latin
Abbreviation of Eleanor 'shining light. '. Light. Horn.
Nellie
GirlEnglish French Greek Latin
Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman. Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen. Shining light. The bright one. Horn.
Nellwyn
GirlEnglish
Bright friend.
Nelly
GirlEnglish French Greek Latin
Diminutive of Ellen or Eleanor: A variant of the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman. Diminutive of Eleanor, derived from the Greek Helen. Shining light. The bright one. Horn.
Nelson
BoyCeltic English Gaelic Irish
Son of Neil. Son of the Champion.
Nelwin
GirlEnglish
Bright friend.
Nelwina
GirlEnglish
Bright friend.
Nelwyna
GirlEnglish
Bright friend.