Oneil

Oneil Meaning & Origin

About Oneil
The name "Oneil" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Néill," meaning "descendant of Niall." It is a patronymic name, indicating a person's descent from a male ancestor named Niall. Niall is an ancient Irish name that means "champion" or "cloud." The name Oneil carries a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting individuals to their Irish roots and the legacy of their ancestors.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oneil are male.

Oneil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 N IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈnil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oneil in Braille

Here's how to represent Oneil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oneil in braille

How to Spell the Name Oneil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oneil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oneil in sign language

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