Nigel Name Origin

/NAI-jel/

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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.

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).

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