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Nigel

NY-jel

Popularity

#2200

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

12,296

Peak Year

#454 in 1994

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Gaelic origin, derived from 'Niall,' meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. Introduced to England by the Normans.

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NigeGell

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nigel Hawthorne

    English actor known for 'Yes Minister'.

  • Nigel Mansell

    British former racing driver.

Nicknames

NigeGell

Similar Names

NeilKyleDeclanAlastair

Personality Traits

IntelligentCharmingWittySophisticated

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