Niall
| Niall | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation |
/ˈniː.əl/, sometimes /ˈnaɪl/ |
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish language |
| Meaning | "champion" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Neil |
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Niall is a male given name of Irish origin, thought to mean "champion" (derived from the Old Irish word niadh meaning warrior or champion).[1] It could also mean "cloud", "passionate" or "avid"[2]
Notable people with the name Niall
- Medieval times
- Niall of the Nine Hostages, High King of Ireland who lived in the early-to-mid 5th century AD
- Niall Caille mac Áeda, High King of Ireland in the 9th century AD
- Modern times
- Niall Ferguson (b. 1964), Historian and the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History at Harvard University[3]
- Niall Horan (b. 1993),[4] a member of the British-Irish boy band One Direction
- Niall O'Brien (b. 1981), Irish cricketer
- Niall Quinn (b. 1966), Irish former international footballer and chairman of the English club Sunderland A.F.C.
- Niall Moran (b. 1998), British Athlete For Newquay and Par AC
See also
References
- ↑ The Neill Surname
- ↑ Name Nerds. "Traditional Irish Names". Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ↑ Niall Ferguson - Biography
- ↑ Niall Horan at the Internet Movie Database