How to pronounce Neil (NEEL)

Notes

Irish/Scottish origin. One syllable, long 'ee'. Also spelled Neal.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Irish Gaelic

Meaning

champion (from Niall)

Notable people

• Neil Armstrong (American astronaut)
• Neil Young (Canadian musician)
• Neil Finn (New Zealand musician, Crowded House)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Neal
• Neale
• Neill
• Niall
• Niel