Nigel

Nigel is an Anglicized form of the medieval Latin name Nigellus, a Latinized diminutive derived from the Old Norse name Njáll, itself related to the Irish Gaelic name Niall, which is of uncertain origin but possibly meaning champion or cloud. The name was introduced to Britain by Scandinavian settlers and later reinforced by Norman scribes who rendered native Gaelic and Norse names into Latin forms. It gained steady use in England throughout the medieval period and enjoyed a revival in the twentieth century. Related forms include Neil, Neal, and the Irish Niall.