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Nelson 
English, "Son of Neil"
On the one hand, Nelson is a powerful and heroic name -- South African leader Nelson Mandela, naval hero Horatio Nelson -- on the other hand, he is the dim-witted bully on The Simpsons known for his teasing laugh, "HA ha!"
Variations
Neillson,
Nellie,
Niles,
Nils,
Neilson,
Nelsen,
Neils,
Nealson,
Nilsson,
Nels,
Nilson
Nicknames
Nels,
Nils
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