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Name Origin

Nils is a Scandinavian masculine given name, a short form of Nikolaus, which is the Greek form of Nicholas. It means 'victory of the people'.

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Famous People

Nils Liedholm (1922-2007)

Footballer and manager

  • Won the 1958 FIFA World Cup as a player with Sweden
  • Managed several Swedish clubs, including IFK Göteborg

Nils Lofgren (1951-)

Musician

  • Known for his work as a guitarist and singer-songwriter
  • Performed with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band