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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Champion. From the Irish and Scottish Niall.

Gaelic Baby Names Meaning:

In Gaelic Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Champion From the Irish and Scottish Niall.

Irish Baby Names Meaning:

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Champion. A dynasty of Irish kings was founded by Niall of the Nine Hostages.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Dark.

Scandinavian Baby Names Meaning:

In Scandinavian Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Champion. From the Irish and Scottish Niall.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Nigel is: Dark.

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