Nelson
/ˈnɛlsən/
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Nelson, of Gaelic origin, means 'Neil's son' or 'son of a champion', with 'Neil' derived from the Gaelic 'Niall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. The name evokes strength and leadership, famously associated with Admiral Horatio Nelson, a celebrated British naval hero. It remains a classic, strong choice in English-speaking countries.
Nelson Rockefeller
Politician, Ford's Vice President
Nelson Riddle
Composer, Bandleader, orchestral arranger
Nelson Peltz
Business, CEO of Triarc
Nelson A. Miles
Military, Army volunteer promoted to Commanding General
Nelson Mandela
Head of State, Former President of South Africa
Nelson Bunker Hunt
Business, Tried to corner the silver market
Nelson T. Hartson
Government, Solicitor of the IRS
Nelson Goodman
Philosopher, Fact, Fiction, and Forecast
Nelson Eddy
Singer, Phantom of the Opera
Nelson Dingley, Jr.
Politician, Congressman from Maine, 1881-99
Nelson A. Diaz
Judge, Of Counsel, Cozen O'Connor
Nelson DeMille
Novelist, The General's Daughter
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