Nigel Name Origin
/NAI-jel/-
British (Caucasian) 60%
-
Australian (Caucasian) 25%
-
Canadian (Caucasian) 15%
Try our Sibling Name Generator to find names that match perfectly! 🍼
Name Details
- First Name: Nigel
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Fueled by curiosity and the occasional cup of coffee. If you enjoy our work, you can buy us a coffee and help keep the ideas brewing!
Name Origin
The name Nigel is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name 'Nigellus,' a diminutive of 'niger' meaning 'black.' It became popular in England during the Middle Ages, especially among the Normans, and remains common in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Nigel each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).