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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

Bottom 10

  1. Julienne59%
  2. Maricruz65%
  3. Jazzmin66%
  4. Passion67%
  5. Genie67%
  6. Ilse68%
  7. Sirena69%
  8. Candyce69%
  9. Echo70%
  10. Xena71%

Love potential for Niall

Professional potential for Niall

Bottom 10

  1. Porsche52%
  2. Mercedez52%
  3. Chanell53%
  4. Krystin53%
  5. Apryl53%
  6. Echo53%
  7. Xena55%
  8. Jaymee55%
  9. Dasha56%
  10. Shannen56%

Crush potential for Niall

Bottom 10

  1. Julienne52%
  2. Nydia62%
  3. Genie64%
  4. Shawnee65%
  5. Zulema67%
  6. Gisela67%
  7. Nereida67%
  8. Jannet68%
  9. Xena69%
  10. Akilah69%
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