Wikipedia / Niall
Wikipedia / Niall
Niall is a male given name of Irish origin. The original meaning of the name is unknown, but popular modern sources have suggested that it means "champion" (derived from the Old Irish word niadh). According to John Ryan, Professor of Early and Medieval History at University College Dublin, Niall "seems to be so ancient that its meaning was lost before records began."
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, High King of Ireland in the 9th century AD
Modern times
Niall Carolan (born 2002), Irish Gaelic footballer
Niall Ferguson (born 1964), Historian and the Laurence A. Tisch professor of history at Harvard University
Niall Horan (born 1993), a member of the British-Irish boy band One Direction
Niall Mackenzie (born 1961), Scottish former professional motorcycle road racer
Niall Matter (born 1980), Canadian actor
Niall McCready, Irish Gaelic footballer
Niall McGinn (born 1987), Northern Irish footballer
Niall Moran (born 1983), Irish hurler
Niall O'Brien (born 1981), Irish cricketer
Niall O'Donnell (born 1998), Irish Gaelic footballer
Niall Quinn (born 1966), Irish former international footballer and chairman of the English club Sunderland A.F.C.
Niall Treacy (born 2000), British short-track speed skater
As a surname
Brenda Niall (born 1930), Australian writer, aunt of Jake and Richard
Jake Niall, Australian sports journalist, cousin of Richard
Richard Niall, Australian judge
Fictional characters
Niall, a Circle Mage from Dragon Age: Origins
Hunter Niall from Sweep
Niall MacDonnell from the Honorverse
Niall Rafferty from Hollyoaks
Niall from Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Pedron Niall from The Wheel of Time
Commander Niall from Elden Ring
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