Name Nigel Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Nigel

Nigel is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Nigel?

Nigel derived from the name Nigellus, which is a Latinized form of the English name Neil.

What does the name Nigel mean?

Nigel means “champion” (from Gaelic “niachas”) or “cloud” (from Gaelic “nél”). In Latin, Nigel means “dark” or “black” (from “niger”).

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