Nigel - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nigel \n(i)-

is pronounced NYE-jel. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "champion". Variant of Niall. Also possibly (Latin) "black". The name traveled well. Niall in Ireland and Scotland became Njal in Scandinavia, became Latin form Nigellus in Normandy, then became Nigel in England. Niguel (ni-GEL) is a Spanish variant. Actor Nigel Havers.

Nigel has 5 variant forms: Nigellus, Niguel, Nijel, Njal and Nygel.

Baby names that sound like Nigel are Nagel, Naegel, Nicol and Nikhel.

Nigel is a somewhat common first name for men (#886 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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