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!
Nigel is found in these categories:
Popularity
- Nigel ranks #4,439 with users of PupNames.com.
- Nigel ranks #573 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Nigel ranks #1,020 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Nigel is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
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Most popular breeds named Nigel:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- English Bulldog
- Beagle
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