Meaning of the Irish name Niall. Listen and learn how to pronounce Niall so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name.
MEANING: The name could come from “”passionate, vehement”" or from nel”"a cloud.”" Niall of the Nine Hostages (read the legend) was a fourth-century king of Tara who gained the throne because of a test – he and his brothers had to enter the forest and find their own food and shelter. As time wore on they grew thirsty and approached a well guarded by a hideously ugly woman. Before she would allow them to have a drink she asked for a kiss. Only Niall agreed and when he had kissed her she was transformed into the most beautiful woman on earth and in turn she granted him sovereignty of Erin.
GENDER: Boy | Male
PRONUNCIATION: “”nye + al”"
ENGLISH: Neil or Neal (pron. “”neel”")
AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Niall and read along with the meaning)
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Famous People with the Name Niall: Niall Horan of British boy band One Direction, Niall Ferguson
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I came for Niall James Horan the fittest lad on earth
Everyone’s here for Horan? I came because of Hunter Niall – the marvelous seeker from the “Sweep” series
Yeah I was here for horan.
I’m hear for Horan my bf lol
nial horan is much better he has a life as a popstar…….and he it Hot!
i am
Btw Niall is MINE!!!!!
aha! thats right!
Thank you! I trust this website. I had an argument with my sister last night, and she kept saying it was pronounced Knee all not nye al
Nialler!!!
Niall James Horan
<3
love you Niall <3 x
niall is niall horun from one direction
Actually, it’s Niall HorAn. Sorry.. I have an inner Grammar Nazi. It was bothering me. And I’m a Directioner and a Horanator.
Sorry again. <3
breann spell his not correct its not horun its horan so go read a book on how to spell his name!
Niall Horan <3 <3 <3 <3
i love niall
Ohhh, I love you too! <3
Naming our new little brother ROhan then I suggested adding NIALL having it as NIALL ROHAN then I suddenly realize Rohan is a jumble of Horan
hahah.
And yep NIALL HORAN bring me here
Niall horan!!<3
this is the reason i came here haha i might read the book haha niall horan ,
<3 <3 <3<3<3 <3 <3 <3
Oh My Gosh, this page is filled with Directioners and Horanators…….Hi5!
Hahaha yessssss! <3
Yep! I’m Directioner too
Yup gotta love Niall James Horan ❤❤❤
Hahahaha my husband is never goin to believe this is the meaning of his name
<3 NIALL HORAN
Niall Horan<3 I love you<3
Niall Horan ♥
That was my exact thought!!!
That’s why I’m here
Hahaha omg! I’m here for Niall Horan too!
omg you read my mind!!