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Neil
Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic and Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish ''Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning "champion". Origins The Gaelic name was adopted by the Vikings and taken to Iceland as ''Njáll'' (see Nigel). From Iceland it went via Norway, Denmark, and Normandy to England. The name also entered Northern England and Yorkshire directly from Ireland, and from Norwegian settlers. ''Neal'' or ''Neall'' is the Middle English form of ''Nigel''. As a first name, during the Middle Ages, the Gaelic name of Irish origins was popular in Ireland and later Scotland. During the 20th century ''Neil'' began to be used in Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McNeil (surname)
McNeil or MacNeil is a Scottish surname of Irish origin closely related to the Gaelic speaking Isle of Barra in the Hebrides. Notable people with the surname include: People Actors and models *Catherine McNeil (born 1989), Australian model *Claudia McNeil (1917–1993), American actress * Kate McNeil (born 1959), American television actress *Nancy McNeil (born 1947), American model in ''Playboy'' magazine *Scott McNeil, Australian-Canadian voice actor Military personnel * Clarence H. McNeil (1873–1947), American general in the United States Army *John McNeil (1813–1891), American general in the Union Army during the Civil War *John McNeil Jr. (1784–1850), American general in the United States Army *John McNeill (British Army officer) (1831–1904), British major-general and recipient of the Victoria Cross * Joseph McNeil (born 1942), American general in the United States Air Force and member of the Greensboro Four Musicians and singers * Albert J. McNeil (1920–2022), A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has had ten No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts: "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", "Longfellow Serenade", "I've Been This Way Before", "If You Know What I Mean", "Desiree (song), Desirée", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers", "America (Neil Diamond song), America", "Yesterday's Songs", and "Heartlight (song), Heartlight". Thirty-eight songs by Diamond have reached the top 10 on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Adult Contemporary (chart), Adult Contemporary charts, including "Sweet Caroline". He has also acted in films, making his screen debut in the 1980 Musical film, musical drama film ''The Jazz Singer (1980 film), The Jazz Singer''. Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, and he received ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Farrell Jr
Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic and Irish origin. The name is an anglicisation of the Irish ''Niall'' which is of disputed derivation. The Irish name may be derived from words meaning "cloud", "passionate", "victory", "honour" or "champion".. As a surname, Neil is traced back to Niall of the Nine Hostages who was an Irish king and eponymous ancestor of the Uí Néill and MacNeil kindred. Most authorities cite the meaning of Neil in the context of a surname as meaning "champion". Origins The Gaelic name was adopted by the Vikings and taken to Iceland as ''Njáll'' (see Nigel). From Iceland it went via Norway, Denmark, and Normandy to England. The name also entered Northern England and Yorkshire directly from Ireland, and from Norwegian settlers. ''Neal'' or ''Neall'' is the Middle English form of ''Nigel''. As a first name, during the Middle Ages, the Gaelic name of Irish origins was popular in Ireland and later Scotland. During the 20th century ''Neil'' began to be used in Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MacNeil
MacNeil can have a number of different meanings and spellings: Clan MacNeil is a Scottish clan. Notable people *Al MacNeil (born 1935), Canadian hockey player *Angus MacNeil (born 1970), Scottish politician * Archibald Macneil of Colonsay (fl. 1773–1805), Scottish laird * Bernie MacNeil (born 1950), Canadian ice hockey player * Bhreagh MacNeil, Canadian actress * Brett MacNeil (born 1967), Canadian gridiron football player *Carol Brooks MacNeil (1871–1944), American sculptor *Carole MacNeil (born 1964), Canadian television journalist * Charles Grant MacNeil (1892–1976), Canadian politician *Chuck MacNeil (born 1944), Canadian politician *Colin MacNeil, British comics artist * Colin MacNeil (footballer) (born 1936), Australian rules footballer * Cooper MacNeil (born 1992), American racecar driver *Cornell MacNeil (1922–2011), American baritone *Donald C. MacNeil (1924–1978), Canadian politician *Drew MacNeil (born 1964), Scottish shinty player *Flora MacNeil (1928–201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neill
Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer to * A. S. Neill (1883-1973), British educator and author * Alec Neill (b.1950), New Zealand politician * Ben Neill (b.1957), American composer * Bob Neill (b.1952), British politician * Bud Neill (1911-1970), Scottish cartoonist * Casey Neill, American musician * Edward Duffield Neill, American minister, author, and educator, secretary to Abraham Lincoln * Fiona Neill, British author and columnist * James C. Neill (c.1788–1848), American soldier and politician * James George Smith Neill (1810-1857), British army general * Jay Wesley Neill (1965-2002), American murderer * John R. Neill (1877-1943), American book illustrator * John W. Neill (b.1934), British hockey player * Lucas Neill (b.1978), Australian soccer player * Noel Neill (1920-2016), American film and television actress * Patrick Neill (other), multiple people * Paul Neill (1882-1968), American electrical engineer * Roy William Neill (1887-1946), Irish-American film d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Carmichael (English Politician)
William Neil Carmichael (born 15 April 1961 in Hexham) is an English politician, and former Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Stroud from 2010 until 2017. In April 2019, Carmichael announced he had left the Conservatives. He subsequently joined Change UK and was an unsuccessful candidate for the party in the East of England constituency at the 2019 European Parliament election. In September 2019, he joined the Liberal Democrats. Earlier activities in politics Carmichael began his political career after being elected to Northumberland County Council in 1989, on which he served for four years. In the 1992 general election, he was the unsuccessful Conservative Party candidate for the parliamentary seat of Leeds East. In 1999, Carmichael moved to Gloucestershire where he was selected to stand for Stroud in the 2001 general election, losing to the Labour Party's David Drew. He contested the seat again in the 2005 general election, losing again to Drew.Stro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Cicierega
Neil Stephen Cicierega ( ; born August 23, 1986) is an American comedian, actor, filmmaker, singer, YouTuber, musician, songwriter, puppeteer, artist, and animator. He is known as the creator of a genre of Flash animation he termed "Animutation", the ''Harry Potter'' puppet parody series ''Potter Puppet Pals'', and several music albums under the name Lemon Demon. He also released a series of mashup albums under his own name that have since gained a cult following. Early life Neil Stephen Cicierega was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 23, 1986. His father was a programmer, which meant he was surrounded by computers while growing up. He has a brother and two sisters. His sister, Emmy, went on to become a storyboard artist for animated series such as ''Gravity Falls'', ''The Owl House'', and the reboot of ''DuckTales''. At a young age, Cicierega started using a simplistic game developing program named Klik & Play. Beginning in the fourth grade, his parents homeschooled hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Abercrombie
Neil Abercrombie (born June 26, 1938) is an American politician who served as the seventh governor of Hawaii from 2010 to 2014. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born in Buffalo, New York, Abercrombie is a graduate of Union College and the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. He began his political career in 1975, winning a seat in the Hawaii House of Representatives. He served in the Hawaii House until 1979, when he was elected to the Hawaii State Senate. Upon the resignation of Cecil Heftel, who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives to run for governor, Abercrombie was elected to his vacant seat in a special election in 1986, but lost the Democratic primary for a full term on the same day. Abercrombie served the remainder of Heftel's term until January 1987. He served on the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 1990 before returning to Congress in 1991. Abercrombie served nine consecutive terms in the House from 1993 to 2010, representing Hawaii's 1st congressional dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Buchanan
Neil Buchanan (born 11 October 1956) is an English artist, photographer, and musician, best known for his work on British children's television. During his tenure as a children's television presenter, he hosted the CITV programme ''Art Attack'', a television program that he co-created, during its original run from 1990 to 2007, as well as ''Finders Keepers'' and ''It's a Mystery'', while he also produced and starred in CITV's ''ZZZap!''. Early life Buchanan was born in 1956 in Aintree, which was then in the county of Lancashire. He attended Barlows Lane primary school and Liverpool Institute High School, now the Paul McCartney-sponsored Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. Career Buchanan was in a heavy metal band called Marseille which formed in 1976: they were part of the new wave of British heavy metal scene, releasing four albums and six singles, touring America and performing with Judas Priest, Nazareth and Whitesnake. The band reformed in 2009 with a performance at Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Breen
Neil Breen (born November 23, 1958) is an American filmmaker and actor. Since 2005, he has written, directed, independently produced, and starred in five films. Breen's films have garnered a cult following for their low-budget production values, acting, writing, and editing. Life and career Neil Breen grew up on the East Coast of the United States, and developed an interest in film and filmmaking at an early age. He studied architecture and initially became a licensed architect in California. He gained a small following after releasing his first film, ''Double Down''. In the years that followed, Breen continued working as an architect as a means to finance his next film: ''I Am Here.... Now''. This second feature proved to be a breakout hit, reintroducing familiar motifs and garnering Breen "a lot of attention." Since then, he has established a reputation as a cult amateur filmmaker. Film Breen writes, produces, directs, and stars in each of his own films. The characters he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Bogart
Neil E. Bogart (born Neil Scott Bogatz, February 3, 1943 – May 8, 1982) was an American record executive. He was the founder of Casablanca Records, which later became Casablanca Record and Filmworks. Life and career Born Neil Scott Bogatz in the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, central Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Ruth (Markoff) and Al M. Bogatz. His family was Jewish. He grew up in the Glenwood Houses, a housing project in the Flatlands section of Brooklyn. He was a singer in the 1960s, using the name Neil Scott, prior to running the Michigan offices of Cameo-Parkway Records. After Cameo-Parkway was shut down by the government for stock fraud in 1968, Bogart became an executive at Buddah Records. He is credited with being a key player in the rise of bubblegum pop music during his time working at Cameo-Parkway and Buddah. He started Casablanca in 1973 when he first signed Kiss and later became identified with the rise of disco by promoting the careers of acts such as Donn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Codling
Neil John Codling (born 5 December 1973) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the keyboardist, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and co-songwriter for the alternative rock band Suede. Early life Neil Codling was raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire and studied English and Drama at the University of Hull. He and the drummer of Suede, Simon Gilbert, are cousins.Barnett, D"Trash, You & Me: The Story Of Suede's Coming Up" The Quietus. 23 March 2010 Suede In the autumn of 1995, Codling joined the band as a keyboardist and backing vocalist whilst recording their third album, '' Coming Up''. His first appearance for Suede took place in Hanover Grand, on a secret fanclub gig on 27 January 1996, while his first public performance with Suede was in September 1996. For their 1999 album ''Head Music'', his role became considerably larger within the band, co-writing many of the album's songs. Aside from singer Brett Anderson, Codling was the only member of Suede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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