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Neill

Neill (name) means a surname and given name variant of Neil, of Irish origin. Example: “The Neill family has lived in the valley for generations.”

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A surname and given name variant of Neil, of Irish origin.
"The Neill family has lived in the valley for generations."

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Neills plural

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Etymology

Variant spelling of Neil, anglicised form of Goidelic/Irish Niall.

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What does “Neill” mean?

The word “Neill” means a surname and given name variant of Neil, of Irish origin.

How do you use “Neill” in a sentence?

Here is “Neill” used in a sentence: “The Neill family has lived in the valley for generations.”

What part of speech is “Neill”?

“Neill” is a name.

What is the meaning of Neill?

"Neill" (name) means a surname and given name variant of Neil, of Irish origin.

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