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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."
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Etymology
There are two main origins for this name. It may be a variant of Neville or Noel. Alternatively, it may be a reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Tnúthghail ("descendant of Tnúthgal"), a personal name made up of the elements tnúth ("desire; envy") and gal ("valor").
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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.
