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The word Nelson has its origin in Old English. It is a masculine name. Nelson means 'son of a champion'. It could also mean 'son of Neil'. 'Nelson' is a variant of Nealson, Neilson, Neil, Nilson, Nelly and Nellie. The boy's name Nelson is also used as a name. The son of a champion has to be a champion. The name Nelson is famous since Napoleanic Wars.
The name Nelson is inspired and is considered to be taken from 'Horatio Nelso. He was English Vice-Admiral. He won the Battle of Nile against Napolean. He also fought and won the Battle of Cape St, Vincent. Nelson is the variant of the name Neil which means Champion. This name Neil is taken from the Irish Gaelic name 'Niall'.
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