Niall - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Niall \

is pronounced NYE-al, NEE-al. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "champion". Source form of Neil, used mainly in Ireland. Historical: Niall of the Nine Hostages founded a dynasty of Irish kings. See also Nigel, Niles, and Nyles.

Niall has 1 variant form: Nial.

For more information, see also related names Conall and Eoghan.

Baby names that sound like Niall are Neall, Neal, Nealle, Neale, Nile, Niel, Neill, Newall and Noll.

Niall is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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