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Newell

NOO-uhl

Newell (name) means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "new hall" or "new spring.". Example: “The Newell family donated the land for the town park.”

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An English surname derived from a place name meaning "new hall" or "new spring."

"The Newell family donated the land for the town park."

Word forms

Newells plural

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Etymology

Two main origins: * A variant of Neville or Noel. * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Tnúthghail (“descendant of Tnúthgal”), a personal name composed by the elements tnúth (“desire; envy”) + gal (“valor”).

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Newell

Ewell Sewell farewell

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Newell” mean?

The word “Newell” means an English surname derived from a place name meaning "new hall" or "new spring.".

How do you pronounce “Newell”?

“Newell” is pronounced NOO-uhl (/ˈnuːəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Newell” in a sentence?

Here is “Newell” used in a sentence: “The Newell family donated the land for the town park.”

What part of speech is “Newell”?

“Newell” is a name.