Nigel

Pronunciation: [ n-EYEJ-uhl ]

Girl Name #24,059 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nigel is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EYEJ-uhl.

Parents who love the name Nigel often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,059
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Nig Niy Nigie

Also a Boy Name

Nigel is also used as a boy name, ranked #2190.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nigel

Is Nigel a boy or girl name?

Nigel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24059. As a boy name, it is ranked #2190. Nigel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nigel?

Nigel is pronounced n-EYEJ-uhl.

How popular is the name Nigel?

Nigel is currently ranked #24059 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nigel?

Common nicknames for Nigel include Nig, Niy, and Nigie.

Is Nigel a common or rare name?

Nigel is an uncommon name, ranked #24059 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nigel

Nigel is a girl name .

Is Nigel a boy or girl name? Nigel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,059 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,190. Nigel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nigel is currently ranked #24,059 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nigel include Nig, Niy, and Nigie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.