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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
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Friendship potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Caroline96%
  2. Alexa93%
  3. Sophie91%
  4. Sophia91%
  5. Ella90%
  6. Sydney89%
  7. Julia88%
  8. Natalie88%
  9. Ava88%
  10. Makayla88%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith52%
  2. Madelyn61%
  3. Hannah63%
  4. Zoe66%
  5. Hailey66%
  6. Autumn68%
  7. Maggie69%
  8. Destiny69%
  9. Zoey69%
  10. Kylie70%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Alexa81%
  2. Gabriella80%
  3. Ella79%
  4. Caroline76%
  5. Madeline76%
  6. Sophia75%
  7. Sophie75%
  8. Natalie74%
  9. Makayla71%
  10. Haley71%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn49%
  2. Hannah50%
  3. Maya51%
  4. Destiny54%
  5. Jade59%
  6. Hailey59%
  7. Aaliyah59%
  8. Gabrielle59%
  9. Isabel60%
  10. Angelina60%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Isabel87%
  2. Grace85%
  3. Jocelyn84%
  4. Hannah82%
  5. Julia82%
  6. Sophia81%
  7. Sophie81%
  8. Emily78%
  9. Leah77%
  10. Ella75%

Bottom 10

  1. Destiny49%
  2. Autumn53%
  3. Savannah54%
  4. Addison55%
  5. Zoe58%
  6. Kylie58%
  7. Brooklyn59%
  8. Sydney59%
  9. Kaylee59%
  10. Ava60%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Sophia94%
  2. Sophie94%
  3. Alexa92%
  4. Emily88%
  5. Julia88%
  6. Caroline88%
  7. Natalie88%
  8. Ella88%
  9. Gabriella87%
  10. Angelina87%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah51%
  2. Faith60%
  3. Isabel63%
  4. Hailey66%
  5. Zoe66%
  6. Maggie66%
  7. Madelyn67%
  8. Jocelyn67%
  9. Kaitlyn69%
  10. Savannah69%
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