Neville

Masculine

Meaning

A person from Neuville, a place name meaning 'new town' in Norman French.

Etymology

Neville derives from the Norman French place name Neuville, composed of 'neu' (new) and 'ville' (town), and was brought to England by Norman settlers after 1066. It became established as a surname and later as a given name among English nobility.

About the Name Neville

Neville is a distinguished English name with Norman origins, historically associated with the English aristocracy and the powerful Neville family. It carries a somewhat formal and traditional character in modern usage.

Notable Bearers

Neville Chamberlain Neville Longbottom (fictional)

Historical People Named Neville

Neville Gherardi

Neville Miller

President of the Association of Broadcasters