Nils
neels
Popularity
#4979
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
3,061
Peak Year
#48 in 1970
First Recorded
1888
Style
Vintage, Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nils is a Scandinavian short form of Nicholas, which originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's champion'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Nils Bohr
Danish physicist, Nobel laureate for atomic structure
Nils Frahm
German musician known for experimental piano compositions
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