Nigel
Nigel comes from Nigellus, a medieval Latinized form of Neil. The reference notes a historical association with the Latin word for black. That association does not establish black-haired one as a direct Irish translation of Nigel.
- Meaning
- A form related to Neil through medieval Nigellus
- Name or word origin
- English name with a medieval Latinized form
Sources and meaning notes
The path through Nigellus and the historical Latin association are distinguished.
- Behind the Name: Nigel The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Names in similar collections to Nigel
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