Meaning & Story
From the Old French de Neville, meaning "from the new town" — Neville is a distinguished English surname that became a given name, associated with British prime minister Neville Chamberlain and Neville Longbottom of the Harry Potter series.
Neville underwent a remarkable rehabilitation in the popular imagination thanks to Harry Potter's Neville Longbottom — the quietly brave Gryffindor who turned out to be one of the saga's great heroes, proving that underestimated people (and pets) are often extraordinary. On a dog who initially seems unremarkable and then surprises everyone with unexpected courage and loyalty, Neville is a tribute in the best possible sense. The name has earned its comeback.