Origin and Meaning of Niall

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Niall

Irish and Scottish

Meaning of Niall

The name Niall is a Gaelic name which is of disputed meaning: according to different sources, the name could mean "champion", "cloud" or "passionate".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Niall Ferguson (born 1964), a Scottish historian; Niall Quinn (born 1966), an Irish footballer.

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