What Does the Name Nils Mean

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The name Nils comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nils below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nils Name Meaning

Swedish, Norwegian, DanishScandinavian form of NICHOLAS.

Origin: SwedishGender: Boy
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1 Netuno
2 Noach
3 Nori
4 Natale
5 Nebi̇l
6 Nudd
7 Nowell
8 Neely
9 Nate
10 Nishat
11 Njord
12 Narcyz
13 Nuka
14 Naseem
15 Nikias
16 Nekoda
17 Novak
18 Neacel
19 Nicky
20 Nimrod
21 Norton
22 Nassim
23 Ninos
24 Nico
25 Norbu
26 Nagib
27 Nedi̇m
28 Nikau
29 Nerio
30 Nelson
31 Newt
32 Nevan
33 Narseh
34 Niĉjo
35 Navin
36 Nerva
37 Nikša
38 Nirav
39 Njörðr
40 Nooa
41 Nikon
42 Noboru
43 Niven
44 Nyoman
45 Navid
46 Nasib
47 Nazih
48 Nirmal
49 Nojus
50 Nanuq
51 Nestor
52 Nader
53 Naji
54 Nsia
55 Neer
56 Niv
57 Nurul
58 Nacio
59 Norm
60 Njáll
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