Nels
NELS
Popularity
#5366
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
3,819
Peak Year
#65 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nels is a Scandinavian short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Nels Van Patten
American actor and tennis player
Personality Traits
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Meaning
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