Names Niall

Niall

Found 5 entry about "Niall"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Niall comes from the Irish Gaelic name Niall, which means "champion" or "cloud".

Pronunciation

NYEEL(Irish)
Niall is pronounced "NYE-ul" or "NEE-ul".

Popularity

Niall is a relatively uncommon name outside of Ireland, although it has gained some popularity in recent years thanks to the success of Irish pop group One Direction, whose member Niall Horan has helped to popularize the name around the world.

Cartoon of Niall

Niall Name meanings & History

The name Niall comes from the Irish Gaelic name Niall, which means "champion" or "cloud". Irish form of Neil. Niall is primarily used as a masculine given name. However, it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Niall: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Niall:

N: Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

A: Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative

L: Lazy,Liaison,Legal,Languid,Lover,Luscious,Lovely

Niall is:

a Classic name
a Refined name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Niall include Niall Horan (Irish singer and member of One Direction), Niall Ferguson (British historian and writer), and Niall Quinn (Irish former professional footballer).

2.) NIALL (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Irish, Niall is a very old yet still popular Gaelic name of debated meaning. Some believe it is derived from niadh (a champion). Others think it is from neall (cloud). Neil and its variants are Anglicized forms of the name. (NI-AHL)

3.) NIALL (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: An ancient name of debated etymology, some suggest that it is derived from niadh (a champion); others think it is from neall (cloud). The name was borne by Niall of the Nine Hostages. Neal, Neil, and Nyle are Anglicized forms. Var: Neill. (NEE-AL)