a proper name commonly used for people, primarily as a first name.
From Irish 'Niall' possibly meaning champion or cloud, though the etymology is debated. The name became popular in Scotland and Northern Ireland before spreading throughout English-speaking countries.
Neil Armstrong's moonwalk in 1969 made the name famous globally, and studies show baby name trends often spike after famous people accomplish extraordinary things—one person's achievement literally changes what people name their children.
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