Nigel
Derived from the Latin Nigellus, which may connect to either Neil or to the Latin word for 'black'.
Meaning and origin
Nigel derives from Nigellus, a Latin form created in medieval times from Neil.
How to pronounce Nigel
| English (US) | NY-jul /ˈnaɪdʒəl/ |
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