Niall
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Niall |
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Pronunciation | [naɪl] In Ireland, sometimes ['niːəl] |
Gender | Male |
Meaning | "chivalry" or champion |
Region of Origin | Ireland, Irish diaspora |
Origin | Irish (Niachas) |
Related names | Neil |
Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Niall |
Niall is a male given name of Gaelic (Irish) origin, derived from the Irish Niachas meaning "chivalry" or champion
Niall may also refer to:
- Niall of the Nine Hostages, a High King of Ireland who lived in the early-to-mid 5th century AD.
- Niall Caille mac Áeda, a High King of Ireland in the 9th century AD.
- Niall O'Donoghue, a famous author and poet who lived in 300BC.
- Niall Quinn, an Irish international football (soccer) player. Now retired as a player, he is the chairman of the English club Sunderland A.F.C..
- Niall Ferguson, a Scottish historian.
- Niall Quinn, an Irish racing driver.
- Niall Slevin, horse racing expert.
- Niall Shimmell, famous actor/model in the United States.
- Niall Bailey, a musician working in theatre in London.