Nelson Fulford

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nelson Fulford — son of Neil
92K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nelson Fulford is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Nelson is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar. The surname Fulford: Fulford is an English surname that derives from any of the places called "Fulford" such as in Devon, Somerset, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. People with the name include: Sir Adrian Fulford (born 1953), Lord Justice Fulford, British judge Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki, New Zealand actress Braxton Fulford (born 1998), American baseball player Christopher Fulford (born 1955), British actor Francis Fulford (landowner) (born 1952), English landowner and reality TV star of The F***ing Fulfords George Taylor Fulford (1852–1905), Canadian politician Henry English Fulford, aka Harry English Fulford, (1859–. Nelson is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 92K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nelson reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nelson

Meaning: son of Neil

Scandinavian

Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Surname: Fulford

English

Fulford is an English surname that derives from any of the places called "Fulford" such as in Devon, Somerset, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. People with the name include: Sir Adrian Fulford (born 1953), Lord Justice Fulford, British judge Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki, New Zealand actress Braxton Fulford (born 1998), American baseball player Christopher Fulford (born 1955), British actor Francis Fulford (landowner) (born 1952), English landowner and reality TV star of The F***ing Fulfords George Taylor Fulford (1852–1905), Canadian politician Henry English Fulford, aka Harry English Fulford, (1859–.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nelson is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 14%
Norway 10%
Denmark 8%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nelson by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nelson Fulford

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nelson Fulford:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nelson?
The first name Nelson originates from Scandinavian. Patronymic meaning "son of Neil" (from Old Irish Niall, "champion"). Admiral Horatio Nelson made this name famous at the Battle of Trafalgar.
When was Nelson most popular?
The name Nelson reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fulford?
The surname Fulford originates from English. Fulford is an English surname that derives from any of the places called "Fulford" such as in Devon, Somerset, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. People with the name include: Sir Adrian Fulford (born 1953), Lord Justice Fulford, British judge Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki, New Zealand actress Braxton Fulford (born 1998), American baseball player Christopher Fulford (born 1955), British actor Francis Fulford (landowner) (born 1952), English landowner and reality TV star of The F***ing Fulfords George Taylor Fulford (1852–1905), Canadian politician Henry English Fulford, aka Harry English Fulford, (1859–.
What are the origins of the name Nelson Fulford?
The name Nelson Fulford combines two different traditions: the first name Nelson has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Fulford originates from English.
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