Neillson
ne(i)-ll-son
Origin:British
Meaning:Son of Neil; Son of the champion; Son of the cloud; Son of fury
Neillson is a masculine name of English and Irish origin and a respelling of last names like Neilson or Nelson. It translates to “son of Neil,” connecting your little one to the Old Irish title Niall. Coming from the Old Irish and Celtic words nél, nia, and nītu, meaning “cloud,” “champion,” and “fury,” Neillson can also translate to “son of the champion,” “son of the cloud,” or “son of fury.” Encourage baby to be a future victor while connecting them to an important Neil in your family with the name Neillson.
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Ancestry, Neilson Family History
Ancestry, Nielson Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Neilson
Name Doctor, Neill
Behind the Name, Neil, January 2022
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