Nelson Name Meaning & Origin
Nelson
Pronunciation: NEHL-sən (key)
Origin of the name Nelson:
Transferred use of the surname arising as a patronymic and a metronymic meaning 'son of Neil" and "son of Nell."
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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This is my surname, and should I ever have a son, he will have Nelson in his name somewhere.
*Update* I did have a son, and it is his middle name. Even though I no longer bear the name Nelson, I love that he does.My husband's name is Nelson Arthur. It is such a noble sounding name to me.
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Nelson Mandela, South African leader
Admiral Horatio Nelson, British naval hero
Rick Nelson, musician
Nelson Eddy, American singer and actor
Nelson Angelil (b. 2010), son of Canadian singer Celine Dion- Nelson in song, story & screen
Nelson Muntz, bully on "The Simpsons".
Nelson, grandson in the comic strip "Pickles".
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