Nigil
Meaning of Nigil
Nigil is a fresh twist on the classic Nigel—an Anglo-Norman name that traces its roots to the Latin Nigellus, itself a medieval rendering of the Gaelic Niall, “champion,” with a side note of “dark-haired” from the Latin niger. In other words, it’s a name with a double boost: courage and cool. Pronounced NY-jəl, Nigil has danced around the lower rungs of the U.S. charts—never topping 748, even in its mid-’90s mini-heyday—so your little adventurer is almost guaranteed to be the only one called at roll-call. The spelling swap from Nigel to Nigil adds just enough edge to feel modern without losing that faint echo of tweed jackets and British wit; think Shakespeare in sneakers. Parents who choose it often say they want something recognizable yet rare, traditional yet spirited—a pocket-sized paradox, really. If you’re hunting for a name that whispers heritage while standing out in a crowded playground, Nigil might be the small but mighty knight you’ve been waiting for.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NY-jəl (/ˈnaɪdʒəl/)
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