Nigel

Male

Meaning

Champion; black

Origin

Gaelic

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪɡəl/

Traits associated with the name Nigel:

Dogs named Nigel tend to be loving, affectionate, strong-willed, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Nigel?

Naming your dog Nigel suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for British culture.

Is Nigel a good dog name?

Nigel has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Nigel isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,627
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New York City Dog Name Database
1,020
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Nigel is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nigel was, in the past month, the 1859th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Nigel is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nigel was viewed 80 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Nigel's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nigel is most adored in Washington, New York and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Colorado, Hawaii and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nigel.

Most popular breeds named Nigel:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Beagle

Nigel is found in these categories:

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British aristocracy often favors this moniker for their canine companions.

Dog names like Nigel:

Murderer and robber.
Short Form Of Nicholas Or Nicodemus
Son Of Neil
No one knows.
Man From The North
Scottish ???“ from the north
Nigel dog name meaning

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