Meaning: Scandinavian form of Nicholas
The story
Nils is a Scandinavian form of Nicholas, compacting a long Greek-rooted name into one syllable. It is established in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
Nicknames
- Nisse
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Nils comes from Swedish and Greek.
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