Dark or black-haired
A modern spelling variant of Nigel, which is derived from the Latin name Nigellus. It was historically associated with the Latin word 'niger', meaning black, often used to describe someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.
Less common today
Nygel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,898 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Formula One world champion
English violinist and violist
Nature documentarian and father · The Wild Thornberrys
