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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:

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Friendship potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Bill96%
  2. Jerome96%
  3. Kelvin96%
  4. Perry96%
  5. Kevan96%
  6. Glenn96%
  7. Darrell96%
  8. Mitch96%
  9. Neil96%
  10. Barry96%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Joesph55%
  3. Joseph55%
  4. Karl59%
  5. Freddy61%
  6. Cleophus61%
  7. Elvis63%
  8. Donn63%
  9. Kurt63%
  10. Kennith64%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Woody95%
  2. Alphonso91%
  3. Teddy91%
  4. Lonnie91%
  5. Dwaine88%
  6. Bart87%
  7. Chip87%
  8. Duwayne85%
  9. Rob85%
  10. Kirt85%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Hal43%
  3. Dirk44%
  4. Flint48%
  5. Byron49%
  6. Kurt49%
  7. Elvis51%
  8. Van51%
  9. Rand52%
  10. Jon52%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Toney93%
  2. Pernell91%
  3. Jerrold90%
  4. Sanders90%
  5. Stafford90%
  6. Rogers90%
  7. Rob90%
  8. Kennth90%
  9. Randel90%
  10. Dwain90%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard46%
  2. Dean48%
  3. Sid51%
  4. Van52%
  5. Brad53%
  6. Dickie53%
  7. Davey53%
  8. Lenny55%
  9. Jimmy55%
  10. Rocky55%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Timmie95%
  2. Barry94%
  3. Woody94%
  4. Kevin94%
  5. Kelvin94%
  6. Stanton93%
  7. Monte93%
  8. Kieth93%
  9. Maury91%
  10. Burt91%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl44%
  3. Joseph45%
  4. Joesph45%
  5. Kurt49%
  6. Jon51%
  7. Linwood53%
  8. Dennis56%
  9. Phillip56%
  10. Pete56%
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