What Does the Name Nigel Mean

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The name Nigel comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nigel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nigel Name Meaning

EnglishFrom 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 Sir Walter Scott's novel 'The Fortunes of...

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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1 Norton
2 Nudd
3 Norris
4 Nikifor
5 Nejc
6 Nestor
7 Nichol
8 Nolan
9 Nekoda
10 Nogah
11 Nazar
12 Nuka
13 Nikon
14 Nori
15 Nerva
16 Nabu
17 Nölke
18 Nahum
19 Narcís
20 Nerio
21 Nimrod
22 Nagib
23 Nadir
24 Nikodim
25 Natan
26 Nahor
27 Niketas
28 Neirin
29 Nikodem
30 Nahuel
31 Nai̇m
32 Newt
33 Nico
34 Neville
35 Nguyên
36 Narses
37 Niccolò
38 Numitor
39 Newton
40 Nsonowa
41 Nuh
42 Nachum
43 Nebo
44 Nelson
45 Nojus
46 Naji
47 Najden
48 Neil
49 Nikau
50 Nikica
51 Nnamdi
52 Nyoman
53 Nasim
54 Neeraj
55 Nerses
56 Neal
57 Nikanor
58 Nevil
59 Nanda
60 Narciso
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