The first name Nels is of Celtic, Swedish, English, Gaelic origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Celtic: Chief

Swedish: Chief

English: Son of Neil

Gaelic: Son of Neil

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Brenelsa  (English)
It is a Combination of Two Names. The Contributor of This Name Writes: 52 Years Ago My Parents Dropped the Da on Brenda and Added Elsa. It's Brenelsa and for 52 Years Now I'Ve Been the Only One With T

Emma  (German)
Whole. Complete. Universal. Old German 'Ermin' or 'Irmin', Meaning Universal. Famous Bearer: S Television Character Emma Peel in 'The Avengers'; Lady Emma Hamilton, Mistress to Lord Horatio Nelson

Nelson  (English)
Son of Neal

Nelson  (Celtic)
Son of Neil

Nelson  (English)
Son of Neil

Nelson  (Gaelic)
Son of Neil

Nelson  (Irish)
Son of the Champion. Famous Bearer: South African President Nelson Mandela (Born )

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