Nigel
Meaning of Nigel
The name Nigel is a classic male given name with roots in English and Irish origins. Pronounced as NY-jəl (/ˈnaɪdʒəl/), it has been a recognizable name for decades. The name is often associated with qualities of nobility and honor, partly due to its historical use among the Anglo-Saxon nobility. Variations of the name include Nigell and Niguel. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years in the United States, reaching its peak in the late 20th century, Nigel remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a distinguished and traditional name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NY-jəl (/ˈnaɪdʒəl/)
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Notable People Named Nigel
| Nigel Paul Farage is a British broadcaster and former politician known for his leadership of UKIP and the Brexit Party, as well as his tenure as a Member of the European Parliament. |
| Nigel Mansell - Nigel Ernest James Mansell is a British retired racing driver who won both the Formula One World Championship (1992) and the CART Indy Car World Series (1993). |
| Nigel, an Anglo-Norman clergyman and administrator, served as Bishop of Ely from 1133 to 1169, and his tenure was marked by conflicts with the monks of his cathedral chapter. |
| Nigel Lawson, Baron Lawson of Blaby, was a prominent British politician and journalist who served in Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet and played a key role in the privatisation of several key industries. |
| Nigel Bradham is a former American football linebacker who played for the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia Eagles. |
| Nigel Timothy Godrich is an English record producer, recording engineer, and musician known for his work with Radiohead, Travis, Beck, and many other prominent acts. |
| Nigel Owens is a Welsh former international rugby union referee, known for his record-breaking career and widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby referees of all time. |
| Nigel Francis Quashie is a former English-born Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League and represented Scotland at the international level. |
| Nigel Slater is a renowned English food writer, journalist, and broadcaster known for his long-standing column in The Observer Magazine and his work with the Observer Food Monthly supplement. |
| Nigel Kennedy is a renowned English violinist and violist. |
| Sir Nigel Richard Shadbolt is a prominent figure in academia and technology, known for his work in computer science, artificial intelligence, and web science. |
| Nigel A. L. Clarke - Nigel Andrew Lincoln Clarke is a Jamaican Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Member of Parliament, and business executive with extensive experience in public and private sector economic enterprises. |
| Nigel Clarke is a British composer and musician, known for his role as the former head of composition and contemporary music at the London College of Music and Media. |
| Nigel Derek Harman is an English actor known for his diverse roles in theatre, stage, and television, including notable performances in Guys and Dolls and Shrek the Musical, for which he received an Olivier Award. |
| Myles Storr Nigel Kennedy was a British barrister, army officer, and politician who served a single term in Parliament as a Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) and was a member of Lancashire County Council for nearly twenty years. |
