Neil is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Irish Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", or "champion". ... Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning champion.
Nevin is a surname of Irish (Gallowglass) origin. Two etymologies are given. It may originate from CnamhÃn, derived from Cnamh, "a bone", possibly a nickname in reference to the first chief of the clan who was a bony or large-boned man.
Nia is a feminine given name with multiple origins. ... It is a Welsh variant of Niamh, an Irish name meaning "bright". Nia is also a Swahili name meaning "purpose". Nia (Georgian: ნია) is a popular name in Georgia. It is also a short form of names ending in "nia" such as Antonia.
Niamh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈniËÉ™v], from Old Irish Niaá¹) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning "bright" or "radiant"), anglicised as Neve or Neave /ˈniËv/. In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of TÃr na nÓg, the land of eternal youth.
Nealon is a surname of Irish origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Nialláin meaning "descendant of Niallán". ... The name refers to: Donie Nealon (b. 1935), Irish hurler.
The meaning of the name “Neilina†is: “Uncertain; possibly champion or cloudâ€. Categories: English Names, Gaelic Names, Scottish Names.
Neilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil". The prefix Neil- is of Gaelic origin, a genitive of 'Niall', possibly meaning "Champion" or "Cloud". Neilson, as a surname, is common in English language-speaking countries, but less common as a given name.
The name Niall is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Niall is: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages.
Neil is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Irish Niall which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", or "champion".
Nevin is a surname of Irish (Gallowglass) origin. Two etymologies are given. It may originate from Cnamhín, derived from Cnamh, "a bone", possibly a nickname in reference to the first chief of the clan who was a bony or large-boned man.
