Neil

A male given name from Irish.

Proper noun

  1. A male given name from Irish.
    • So now that the Republicans have used the nuclear option to kill the poor filibuster to clear the way for the elevation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, we can lose perspective. - 2017 April 5, Steven...
  2. A surname from Irish derived from the given name.

Origin

Anglicized form of Goidelic/Irish Niall. Doublet of Niall.

Forms

Neal Neale Neill

Derived

Kincardine O'Neil Neilson Nelson