Nigellus
Medieval Latin "blackish," a diminutive of niger, "black"; used by scribes to render the Gaelic name Niall.
Meaning and origin
Nigellus is not an ancient Roman name but a Medieval Latin form invented by scribes.
How to pronounce Nigellus
| English (US) | ny-JEL-us /naɪˈdʒɛləs/ |
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