The name Nodens possibly originates from the old Celtic root *snowdo- meaning 'mist, haze'. Alternatively, it might be related to the Indo-European root *neud- meaning 'to acquire, to use'. Nodens is a Celtic god associated with healing, hunting, and fishing, known from a shrine excavated at Gloucestershire. The name is found in the dative forms Nodenti and Nodonti. He likely forms the basis for the legendary figures of Nuada (Irish) and Nudd (Welsh).