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Niall

Boy Name day: December 6
Niall is a short form of Neil: on birth records it is written Neil (103,680 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Neil page. Also a short form of Neal.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: Champion / cloud (uncertain).
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Niall, of debated meaning, often interpreted as 'champion' or 'cloud'.

Name day for Niall

December 6

Why this day? Niall is a short form of Neil, and shares its name day.

Niall is celebrated in the United States on December 6.

The story of the name Niall

Niall is a short form of Neil. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — champion / cloud (uncertain), and shares its name day, December 6.

On birth records, Niall is rarely written as such: the Nialls are Neils (103,680 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Neil page. Niall is also a short form of Neal.

Frequently asked questions about Niall

What does Niall mean?

Niall is a short form of Neil, which means champion / cloud (uncertain).

When is Niall's name day?

December 6, together with Neil: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Niall a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Neil.

Niall's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Beau96%
  2. Tobias95%
  3. Simon95%
  4. Roman93%
  5. Corbin91%
  6. Lorenzo90%
  7. Jasper90%
  8. Waylon88%
  9. Jameson88%
  10. Gael88%

Bottom 10

  1. Zayden62%
  2. King63%
  3. Maverick66%
  4. Royce67%
  5. Titus67%
  6. Abel67%
  7. Ryker67%
  8. Holden68%
  9. Axel69%
  10. Jaxson69%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Beau86%
  2. Emiliano81%
  3. Tucker80%
  4. Maximus80%
  5. Matteo80%
  6. Tobias79%
  7. Simon79%
  8. Corbin78%
  9. Declan78%
  10. Lorenzo78%

Bottom 10

  1. Holden42%
  2. Maverick47%
  3. Moses52%
  4. Ryker53%
  5. Zayden53%
  6. Ryder55%
  7. King55%
  8. Sterling55%
  9. Royce55%
  10. Maddox56%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Graham88%
  2. Solomon84%
  3. Bennett83%
  4. Asher81%
  5. Emmett80%
  6. Greyson78%
  7. Reed78%
  8. Tucker77%
  9. Simon77%
  10. Clark77%

Bottom 10

  1. Zander42%
  2. Xander42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. King46%
  5. Holden46%
  6. Axel48%
  7. Jase52%
  8. Kendrick52%
  9. Jayce52%
  10. Kyler52%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Beau96%
  2. Tobias89%
  3. Simon89%
  4. Rhett88%
  5. Corbin88%
  6. Jayce87%
  7. Jase87%
  8. Kendrick85%
  9. Declan85%
  10. Camden85%

Bottom 10

  1. Moses58%
  2. Titus59%
  3. Abel59%
  4. August60%
  5. Solomon63%
  6. Lionel63%
  7. Bennett66%
  8. Sterling67%
  9. Maddox67%
  10. Royce67%
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