Nigel
Pronunciation: [ n-EYEJ-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nigel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 68 babies have been named Nigel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nigel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,059 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,059
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nigel is also used as a boy name, ranked #2190.
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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, Niie, and Nigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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