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Name Origin

Niall is an Irish given name meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. It derives from the Gaelic name Niall, which is composed of the elements 'ní' (meaning 'grandchild' or 'descendant') and 'al' (meaning 'noble' or 'strong').

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Famous People

Niall Horan (1993-)

Singer-songwriter

Member of the boy band One Direction
Successful solo career with hit songs like 'Slow Hands' and 'This Town'

Niall OFlaherty

Politician

Leader of Fianna Fáil
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 1977 to 1981
Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs

Niall Ferguson (1964-)

Historian

Author of acclaimed books on history, including 'Civilization: The West and the Rest'
Professor at Harvard University

Similar Names

Neal Neil Nigel

Sibling Names

Aoife

Both names are of Irish origin, popular and with a similar strong yet elegant sound.

Finn

Another classic Irish name, sharing a similar rugged charm and connection to nature with Niall.

Saoirse

A beautiful Irish name meaning 'freedom', complementing Niall's spirited energy.

Cian

Both names are strong and traditional, sharing a similar masculine appeal.