Niels
[niːlz]Meaning
Danish form of Nicholas; Dutch short form of Cornelius
Background Story
Niels is a Danish form of Nicholas and a Dutch short form of Cornelius. It is common in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands, and formerly in Norway; the Norwegian and Swedish variant is Nils. Its pet form is Nisse, and its female variants are Nielsine, Nielsina and Nielsa.
Temperament
Variations
Niel, Nelle
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