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Niall?

21 replies

herhonesty · 02/02/2013 07:51

Clutching at straws now for a name we both like.

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forgetmenots · 02/02/2013 09:55

Like it a lot - but how are you pronouncing? Like One Drection (Ny-ahl)
Or Nee-ahl? (Often anglicised to Neil).

Can't use it myself but very nice and has a great heritage/meaning.

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Timeforabiscuit · 02/02/2013 09:59

First baby name thread where I actually thought "ohh great name!"

Really lovely name - good luck on the final decision!

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Slainte · 02/02/2013 10:01

Just suggested this name to my DH a few weeks ago and we both really like it (if its pronounced Nile). It's a strong sounding name I think.

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herhonesty · 02/02/2013 12:39

Nyal/Nile... If it was nee ahl surely it would just neal...

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sleepyhead · 02/02/2013 12:43

It can be Nile or Neel. I think in Ireland it's always pn Nile, and in Scotland it's sometimes Neel.

Niall is the original spelling of the anglicised name Neil.

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ohfunnyhoneyface · 02/02/2013 12:45

Love Niall- we have a Niall in the family. Veh veh good Irish name. First King of Ireland AND Niall Quinn.

What more could you want?!

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Alisvolatpropiis · 02/02/2013 14:18

I know a little Niall. I think it's a great name,unlike the anglicised Neil which sounds like a command rather than a name.

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Pancakeflipper · 02/02/2013 14:27

I like Niall (Nile).

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Dominodonkey · 02/02/2013 16:56

Nice and one that works well for all ages.

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Hassled · 02/02/2013 16:56

I like Niall lots.

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jellybeans · 02/02/2013 19:01

Great name.

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shoobidoo · 04/02/2013 11:29

Good underused name!

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Littlecherublegs · 04/02/2013 13:08

I like it.

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KenDoddsDadsDog · 05/02/2013 07:30

My favourite boys name of all time . Unfortunately due to the delectable Niall Quinn there are billions of Nialls my way.

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SilentMammoth · 06/02/2013 04:30

It's a bit 1975.

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SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 06/02/2013 05:36

I have a Niall and obviously love the name!

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newbielisa · 06/02/2013 05:44

Love it

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amck5700 · 06/02/2013 12:50

I know a Nile - named after his parents honeymooned in Egypt. Great name with either spelling.

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hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 06/02/2013 12:53

I have a brother called Niall, have seldom met another one. I like the name.

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HappyHugs · 06/02/2013 21:46

Ideally if spelt Niall it should be pronounced Ny-al to rhyme with 'dial' as oppossed to sounding like the River Nile. Otherwise its really just a variation of Neil.

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MoppingMummy · 07/02/2013 14:15

Love Niall. Great name!

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