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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nygel in 2025.
Fashion photographer and TV personality
Formula One world champion
English violinist and violist
Nature documentarian and father · The Wild Thornberrys
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
