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Niall name meaning
First Name
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Niall mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Niall
User Submitted Origins
Irish
80%
Gaelic
7%
Celtic
7%
Scottish
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 4 people from the United Kingdom and Spain, the name Niall is of Irish origin and means "Champion".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Niall is of Irish origin and means "Irish Gaelic for Champion".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Niall is of Irish origin and means "Church Boy, or Irish Princess".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Niall is of Irish origin and means "Legend".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Niall means "Irish king".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Borrowed from Irish or Scottish Gaelic, ultimately from Old Irish Níall, of uncertain original meaning. Suggestions include nél (“cloud”) and niadh (“champion”).
- A male given name from Irish used in Ireland and Scotland since the Middle Ages.
Niall was also found in the following language(s): Irish
Notable Persons Named Niall
Notable Persons Named Niall
Niall Horan
Niall Horan is a pop music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2010 to present. Niall was given the name Niall James Horan on September 13th, 1993 in Mullingar, Ireland.
Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson is a scientist in the field of world history. Niall was given the name Niall Campbell Ferguson on April 18th, 1964 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Niall Quinn
Niall Quinn is a soccer player for the Manortown United F.C., Arsenal F.C., Manchester City F.C., Sunderland A.F.C., BEC Tero Sasana F.C., Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team, Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, and Republic of Ireland national under-23 footbal. Niall was born on October 6th, 1966 in Perrystown, Dublin, Ireland.
Niall McGinn
Niall McGinn is a soccer player for the Aberdeen F.C., Dungannon Swifts F.C., Derry City F.C., Celtic F.C., Brentford F.C., Northern Ireland national under-23 football team, Northern Ireland national football B team, and Northern Ireland national football team. Niall was born on July 20th, 1987 in Dungannon.
Niall Matter
Niall Matter is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 2007. Niall was born on October 20th, 1980 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Niall MacGinnis
His most notable accomplishments were from 1935 to 1935. Niall was born on March 29th, 1913 in Dublin. He left this life on January 6th, 1977.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Niall
Notable Persons With the Last Name Niall
Earl of Carrick Niall
He passed away in 1256.
Ian Niall
Ian was born on November 7th, 1916. He breathed his last breath on June 24th, 2002.
Jake Niall
Madden Niall
Madden was born on November 11th, 1985.
Gillacommain mac Niall
He breathed his last breath in 991.