About The boy Cat Name Nigel

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Kitten boy name Nigel

What's The Meaning Of The Cat Name Nigel?

  • Nigel \n(i)-gel\ as a boy's name is pronounced NYE-jel. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Nigel 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.
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Pronunciation | Nigel is pronounced: \n(i)-gel\

Gender | Nigel is a boy name

Origin | The Origin of Nigel is: Spanish
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