The meaning of the name “Neilina†is: “Uncertain; possibly champion or cloudâ€. Categories: English Names, Gaelic Names, Scottish Names.
Neilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil". The prefix Neil- is of Gaelic origin, a genitive of 'Niall', possibly meaning "Champion" or "Cloud". Neilson, as a surname, is common in English language-speaking countries, but less common as a given name.
The name Niall is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Niall is: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Origin of the name Nigella: Evolution of the Scandinavian Njal, which originated from the Irish Niall, a name derived from the Gaelic néall (cloud) or niadh (champion). ... The Normans then introduced the name to England, where it became Nigel.
English: perhaps a patronymic from the medieval personal name Nel or Neal (see Nelson).
Nilsson is a Swedish surname and the fourth most common surname in Sweden. The name is a patronymic meaning "Nils's son". Nils was a very common name, especially in 19th century Sweden.
From an old Germanic byname meaning "northman", referring to a Viking. The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy.
Origin of the name Kennedy: Anglicized form of the Irish Cinnéidid (helmeted head, ugly head). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
Origin of the name Mackenzie: Transferred use of the Irish surname which is from the Gaelic Mac Coinnigh (son of Coinneach). Coinneach is derived from cainneach (fair one; handsome). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.
Origin of the name Kennedy: Anglicized form of the Irish Cinnéidid (helmeted head, ugly head).
