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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Debbi96%
  2. Kevan96%
  3. Gaynell96%
  4. Kieth96%
  5. Dwane96%
  6. Mel96%
  7. Cris95%
  8. Wayde95%
  9. Jolynn94%
  10. Trudie94%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree49%
  2. Theresia59%
  3. Helga60%
  4. Cleophus61%
  5. Pandora64%
  6. Sid64%
  7. Rock66%
  8. Georgeann67%
  9. Johna67%
  10. Phylis67%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Woody95%
  2. Lawanna88%
  3. Dwaine88%
  4. Chip87%
  5. Beckie87%
  6. Duwayne85%
  7. Kirt85%
  8. Wardell85%
  9. Jonell84%
  10. Timmie84%

Bottom 10

  1. Pandora48%
  2. Flint48%
  3. Drusilla50%
  4. Drucilla52%
  5. Rand52%
  6. Drema53%
  7. Dreama53%
  8. Velvet54%
  9. Glennis54%
  10. Cherrie54%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Eilene94%
  3. Lindell94%
  4. Janise94%
  5. Pamella92%
  6. Pernell91%
  7. Deneen90%
  8. Sanders90%
  9. Stafford90%
  10. Kennth90%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard46%
  2. Sid51%
  3. Mikki53%
  4. Jacki53%
  5. Davey53%
  6. Fonda54%
  7. Drucilla54%
  8. Teddie57%
  9. Arnita57%
  10. Denita57%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Jonell96%
  3. Jolynn96%
  4. Joetta96%
  5. Loree96%
  6. Timmie95%
  7. Debbi94%
  8. Cathi94%
  9. Woody94%
  10. Gaynell94%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga49%
  3. Theresia57%
  4. Georgine58%
  5. Cleophus58%
  6. Flint60%
  7. Rock60%
  8. Rolf60%
  9. Faron61%
  10. Lenwood61%
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