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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. Caroline96%
  2. Trevor96%
  3. Evan96%
  4. Cameron95%
  5. Samuel95%
  6. Manuel95%
  7. Ian95%
  8. Eli95%
  9. Alexa93%
  10. Eduardo93%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan49%
  2. Ivan50%
  3. Faith52%
  4. Jose55%
  5. Madelyn61%
  6. Hannah63%
  7. Isaac66%
  8. Chase66%
  9. Zoe66%
  10. Max66%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Carlos91%
  2. Bailey89%
  3. Alejandro87%
  4. Eduardo85%
  5. Manuel84%
  6. Luis83%
  7. Gavin82%
  8. Evan81%
  9. Alexa81%
  10. Tanner81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Dylan47%
  3. Aubrey47%
  4. Clayton48%
  5. Autumn49%
  6. Hannah50%
  7. Maya51%
  8. Angel51%
  9. Cole53%
  10. Destiny54%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Juan88%
  2. Isabel87%
  3. Gabriel85%
  4. Grace85%
  5. Jocelyn84%
  6. Spencer82%
  7. Hannah82%
  8. Julia82%
  9. Sophia81%
  10. Sophie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase46%
  2. Max48%
  3. Destiny49%
  4. Autumn53%
  5. Savannah54%
  6. Preston54%
  7. Ivan55%
  8. Addison55%
  9. Hayden56%
  10. Kendall56%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Sophia94%
  2. Sophie94%
  3. Alexa92%
  4. Bailey90%
  5. Eduardo90%
  6. Eli89%
  7. Nathaniel89%
  8. Samuel89%
  9. Carlos89%
  10. Miguel88%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Jose45%
  4. Hannah51%
  5. Grant58%
  6. Faith60%
  7. Isaac62%
  8. Hector62%
  9. Isabel63%
  10. Clayton64%
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