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Bookmark or Share- Nigel first name popularity, history and meaning - Name CensusThe name Nigel has its origins in the Latin word "niger", meaning "black" or "dark". It is believed to have been first used as a given name in the 12th century, likely derived from the Old French nickname "Nigel" or "Nihel".
- Nigel: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.comThe name Nigel is primarily a male name of English origin that means Champion Or Black. Click through to find out more information about the name Nigel on BabyNames.com.
- Meaning, origin and history of the name NigelIt was revived in the 19th century, perhaps in part due to Walter Scott's novel The Fortunes of Nigel (1822).
- Nigel : Meaning and Origin of First Name - AncestryThe name Nigel originates from Old English and has ancient roots that can be traced back to the 11th century. Derived from the elements ni, meaning champion or serpent, and hel, meaning black or dark, Nigel carries strong connotations of power and darkness.
- Nigel - WikipediaNigel (/ ˈ n aɪ dʒ əl / NY-jəl) is an English masculine given name. The English Nigel is found in records dating from the Middle Ages ; however, it was not used much before being revived by 19th-century antiquarians .
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