Meaning: Origin disputed; possibly fury, hero, or cloud
The story
Niall is an old Irish royal name with competing etymologies. Champion is a traditional interpretation, but no single root is securely established.
Spellings & variants
- Neil
- Neal
- Nial
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Niall comes from Irish.
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