Neill name meaning
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What does Neill mean?
The offbeat boy name Neill is particulary used in English has origin in Celtic. Neill is variant form of long standing and illustrous Neil. Neil is form of Niall in English language.
Also Neil is Scottish, English and Irish equivalent of Niall. Originated from Arabic, Old Irish and Celtic, Offbeat Neil, Neil means "Blue and Passionate".
How do I pronounce Neill?
ne(i)-ll is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Neill.
Variants of Neill
Neil, Nigellus, Niall, Neal, Nil, Janeil, Nigel, Nial, Nilus, Janielle
How popular is the name Neill?
Neill is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1940, it ranked 1182nd when 36 boys were named Neill.
Over 1818 babies in United States have been named Neill. The moniker is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, where it last appeared in 2001 after 33 years of use since 1964.
Over 284 babies in Ireland have been named Neill. The moniker is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. And also in France. Neill is a common name in England and South Africa while somewhat familiar name in Northern Ireland, Australia, Scotland, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and Philippines.
At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9612 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12078 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9691 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10751 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10984 | 6 |
Facts
Neill in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 46 | 9 |
 | 4 | 4 |
 | 1 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Neill
You often doubt your skills and abilities because of people who tell you that you are not good enough. Searching for answers can sometimes make you feel miserable and disappoint you because you can't find answers to all your questions. You don't have to step over people to get to the top. You are always open to new adventures. You can spend a whole day on meditation instead of exercise and feel equally productive, or even more.
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- Finlay - Unexpected Finlay is used in Scottish, English and Irish came from Old Irish and Celtic used as a unisex name, Finlay means "Fair-haired Courageous One or White Warrior"
- Yeltaz - The Yeltaz means "Hair" is rooted from Celtic
- Percy - Widespread and Conifer Percy has its origin in Celtic and Welsh, Percy means "Pierces, Pierce the Vale or Heresy of Breton Romance of the Xiith Century", specifically used in English, Norwegian and Finnish is used as a gender insensitive name
- Perce - The boy name Perce means "Pierces the Valley or Diminutive of Percival" has its roots in Old French and Celtic is dominantly used in Irish and English
Famous people named Neill
- Neill Cooper-Key, British Conservative politician
- Neill W. Macaulay Jr., Neill W. Macaulay Jr
- Neill S. Brown, American politician and diplomat
- Neill Collins, Scottish football manager and former player
- Neill Armstrong, American football player and coach whose career spanned more than four decades at both the college and professional levels
- Neill Blomkamp, South African-born Canadian film director
- Neill Roberts, retired South Africa soccer forward
- Neill Cameron, British cartoonist
- Neill Jameson, musical artist
- Neill Sheridan, American professional baseball player whose 12-season career largely took place
- Neill Archer in tvMovie Fidelio as Actor
- Neill Rea, from 1999 action and comedy movie Scarfies, who characterized the Scott.
Lists having Neill
- Boy names beginning with N
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Champion
- Baby Names that mean Blue
- Baby Names that mean Horn
- Baby Names that mean Favor
- Baby Names that mean Cloud
- Baby Names that mean Passionate