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Meaning & Origins
Anglicized form of the enduringly popular Gaelic name Niall. From the Middle Ages onwards, this name was found mainly in Ireland, the Highlands of Scotland, and the English-Scottish Border region. However, since the 20th century it has spread to enjoy considerable popularity in all parts of the English-speaking world, although in England it has recently been overtaken by the Gaelic form.
| 466th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Jewish: from Hebrew kohen ‘priest’. Priests are traditionally regarded as members of a hereditary caste descended from Aaron, brother of Moses. See also Kaplan.
| 275th in the U.S. for 2011 |
Nicknames & variations
Neill, Neila, Neile, Neily, Neilia, Neilie, Neille, Neal, Nellie, Neilly
Cowen, Cohee, Cohea, Cohenour, Cohens, Cohenno, Cohem, Coheley, Cehen, Cohetero
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