Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Gaelic MacNèill meaning "son of Niall".

Related Names

VariantsMacNeil, McNeal, McNeill, McNiel, Neil(Scottish) MacNèill(Scottish Gaelic)
Other Languages & CulturesNeal, Neil, Nelson, Nielson, Nigel, Niles(English) Mac Néill, McNeill, Neil, O'Neal, O'Neill, Ó Néill, O'Niall(Irish)

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Entry updated April 5, 2022