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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. Carley96%
  2. Carlie96%
  3. Emmalee96%
  4. Marlee96%
  5. Madisen96%
  6. Gillian96%
  7. Areli95%
  8. Sarahi95%
  9. Alysa94%
  10. Fernanda94%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Jazlynn52%
  3. Desire55%
  4. Yaretzi60%
  5. Analia60%
  6. Noelia60%
  7. Rebeca60%
  8. Milagros60%
  9. Marcela60%
  10. Madilyn61%

Love potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Lisette93%
  2. Ally90%
  3. Marlee86%
  4. Cherish84%
  5. Emmalee84%
  6. Abbigail83%
  7. Mckayla83%
  8. Abigayle82%
  9. Jordynn81%
  10. Janiya81%

Bottom 10

  1. Rhiannon42%
  2. Allyssa42%
  3. Jazlynn42%
  4. Lailah43%
  5. Isis44%
  6. Danae45%
  7. Rhianna46%
  8. Savanah47%
  9. Star48%
  10. Abril49%

Professional potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Vanesa92%
  2. Anneliese89%
  3. Kiersten89%
  4. Jackeline87%
  5. Damaris85%
  6. Ansley84%
  7. Patience84%
  8. Lilyana84%
  9. Graciela84%
  10. Elin83%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna44%
  2. Kayli47%
  3. Aryana47%
  4. Brisa49%
  5. Litzy49%
  6. Isis50%
  7. Cherish51%
  8. Natalya51%
  9. Anastacia52%
  10. Unique52%

Crush potential for Niall

Top 10

  1. Precious96%
  2. Maci96%
  3. Lilianna96%
  4. Emmalee96%
  5. Ally96%
  6. Alisson96%
  7. Makena96%
  8. Dulce96%
  9. Anisa96%
  10. Maliyah95%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa46%
  2. Aniya51%
  3. Annika51%
  4. Desire53%
  5. Lisbeth54%
  6. Jazlynn55%
  7. Janae57%
  8. Gisele57%
  9. Gia57%
  10. Damaris59%
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