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Origin and Meaning of the Name Neil

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Gaelic


Meaning:	Uncertain; possibly champion or cloud


Pronunciation:	(NEEL) [Guide]

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Niall

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Miscellaneous Info for Neil

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Irish Names, Scottish Names, Surnames Names, British Names, Celtic Names, English Names

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English speaking countries

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Famous Neils include the first man to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, writers Neil Gaiman and Neil Postman, and singers Neil Diamond and Neil Tennant of the 'Pet Shop Boys'. Neil Kinnock is a British politician, who was leader of the Labour Party in the 1980s.