Nigel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Nigel means "champion" or "black-haired".
Pronunciation
NIE-jəl
The name Nigel is typically pronounced as "nye-jel".
Popularity
Nigel is not one of the most popular names in the world, but it has been consistently used for centuries. In recent years, it has become less popular in some countries, such as the United States, but it remains a popular name in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

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Nigel Name meanings & History

The name Nigel is of Irish, Welsh, and English origin. The name Nigel means "champion" or "black-haired". From Nigellus, a medieval Latinized form of Neil. It was commonly associated with Latin niger "black". It was revived in the 19th century, perhaps in part due to Walter Scott's novel The Fortunes of Nigel (1822). The name Nigel is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Nigel: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nigel:

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive

L: Languid,Luscious,Lover,Legal,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison

Nigel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Nigel include Nigel Mansell (British racing driver), Nigel Owens (Welsh rugby referee), and Nigel Farage (British politician).

2.) NIGEL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Evolution of the Scandinavian Njal, which originated from the Irish Niall, a name derived from the Gaelic neall (cloud) or niadh (champion). The Scandinavians took the name to Normandy, where it was Latinized as Nigellus. The Normans then introduced the name to England, where it became Nigel. (NT-JL)


3.) Nigel (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) dark night.

Other Forms: Niegal, Niegel, Nigal, Nigale, Nigele, Nigell, Nigiel, Nigil, Nigle, Nijel, Nygal, Nygel, Nyigel, Nyjil


4.) Nigel (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) champion

Other Forms: Nigie, Nigil, Nygelle


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