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Neale

Neale is a name that functions as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking cultures. As a surname, Neale is an alternate spelling of Neal, derived from the given name Nicholas. The given name Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning the victory of the people. The spelling Neale appears in medieval England and later spread to Ireland and North America through migration.

As a given name, Neale is uncommon and usually masculine, often used as a variant of Neal

Notable bearers of the surname Neale have appeared across various fields, including politics, sports, science, and

Geographically, Neale occurs as a surname in many English-speaking regions and may also appear in place names

in
families
where
the
surname
Neale
appears
in
the
lineage
or
as
a
deliberate
archaism.
the
arts.
The
name
has
several
closely
related
spellings,
including
Neal,
Neil,
and
Niall,
which
share
the
same
origin.
and
genealogical
records.
The
usage
and
spelling
of
the
name
can
vary
by
country
and
over
time,
reflecting
broader
patterns
of
Anglophone
naming
and
migration.