Nilssen

Scandinavian

"son of Nils"

Nilssen Origin and Meaning

The name Nilssen is a boy's name.

Nilssen is a masculine surname-turned-first-name of Scandinavian origin, primarily Norwegian. It literally means 'son of Nils', where Nils is the Nordic version of Nicholas, ultimately derived from the Greek name Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'. As a first name, Nilssen represents the growing trend of using traditional surnames as given names. It carries a strong Nordic heritage and projects a sense of strength and lineage. While not common as a first name even in Scandinavian countries, its use reflects contemporary naming patterns that honor family heritage. The double 's' in the middle gives it a distinctive spelling that sets it apart from the more common 'Nilsen' variant.

Famous People Named Nilssen

• Harry Nilssen American singer, songwriter and producer