Nelson
English
"son of Neil"
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Updated Fri Mar 21 2025
Nelson Origin and Meaning
The name Nelson is a girl's name meaning "son of Neil".
Nelson on a boy is a steady, somewhat formal classic. On a girl, it's fresher, less expected, and could be shortened to Nell or Nellie.
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