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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Shon96%
  2. Mur96%
  3. Wes96%
  4. Willis96%
  5. Ev96%
  6. Bill96%
  7. Perry-Jay96%
  8. Fab96%
  9. Trev96%
  10. Demari96%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Shuggy49%
  3. Jack49%
  4. Seanie49%
  5. Jacko49%
  6. Shane49%
  7. Shanie49%
  8. Juan49%
  9. Juancho49%
  10. Shaun49%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Woody95%
  2. Watson95%
  3. Alberto94%
  4. Alphonse91%
  5. Alphonso91%
  6. Teddy91%
  7. Lonnie91%
  8. Crosby91%
  9. Litos91%
  10. Carlitos91%

Bottom 10

  1. Clinty42%
  2. Perce42%
  3. Clintie42%
  4. Kalle42%
  5. Alaric42%
  6. Clint42%
  7. Percival42%
  8. Holdy42%
  9. Karlchen42%
  10. Hold42%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Baron96%
  2. Calum96%
  3. Damir96%
  4. Everette96%
  5. Landin95%
  6. Ellsworth94%
  7. Toney93%
  8. Shlomo92%
  9. Eben92%
  10. Green92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ares42%
  2. Alexandre42%
  3. Zander42%
  4. Alexander42%
  5. Zandy42%
  6. Xander42%
  7. Hilton42%
  8. Maverick42%
  9. Sander42%
  10. Mav42%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Rojelio96%
  2. Beau96%
  3. Jonny96%
  4. Amado96%
  5. Jaheim96%
  6. Timmie95%
  7. Amador95%
  8. Rosalio95%
  9. Toine94%
  10. Rondell94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawny42%
  2. Roly42%
  3. Juancho42%
  4. Juan42%
  5. Shane42%
  6. Shuggy42%
  7. Sean42%
  8. Johno42%
  9. Seanie42%
  10. Werner42%
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