Nigele

Irish

"dark, black-haired"

Nigele Origin and Meaning

The name Nigele is a boy's name.

Nigele is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Nigel, which originated from the Norman name 'Nigellus,' a diminutive of the Latin 'Niger' meaning 'black.' The additional 'e' at the end gives it a slightly more elaborate, continental European feel. Nigel itself gained prominence in Britain during the Middle Ages and experienced a resurgence in the 20th century. The variant Nigele is quite rare, appearing sporadically in different cultures but without a strong presence in naming statistics. It carries the sophisticated, somewhat aristocratic connotations of Nigel but with a unique twist. The name has a rhythmic three-syllable pronunciation that distinguishes it from the more common two-syllable Nigel.