Nagle

Nagle is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Néill,' meaning 'descendant of Néill.' The surname has history in County Cork, Ireland, where the Nagle Mountains bear the same name. As a first name, Nagle represents the modern trend of repurposing surnames as given names, though it remains quite rare in this usage. The name carries a strong, distinctive sound with its single-syllable structure. While not widely used as a first name, Nagle might appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with Irish heritage or those with family connections to the surname.

Pronounced NAY-gul.