Nigella name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic and Old Irish
Usage: English
Pronunciation: n(i)-gella
Meaning: Dark Cloud and Champion
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What does Nigella mean?

Used dominantly in English new and outlandish, Nigella is rooted from Celtic is used as a gender-neutral name. Nigella is variant of prominent Nigel. Nigel is form of Niall in English language.

Also Nigel is English and Scottish form of Nigellus, a Latinised Form of Niall. Meaning of Nigel is Beauty and The Element Niadh Meaning Champion Cloud Passionate is rooted from Old Irish and Celtic.

How do I pronounce Nigella?

n(i)-gella is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Nigella. nige(l)-la is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Nigella

Nigela, Nigel, Nigellus, Niall, Niegel, Neil, Nial

Names that rhyme with Nigella

How popular is the name Nigella?

Nigella is an uncommon baby name in United States where it is still in use. Also, it appeared first time in 2001 on baby girl names list of England and Wales. At least, 70 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2015129657
2014164685
2008125578
2007116169
2006171585
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Here's what numbers has to say about Nigella

Open up to new suggestions and ideas. People see you as a stubborn and inflexible person. You lack motivation and courage to take an action. So what if you fail? You lack adventure. The number 9 as your personality no reveals that you are charming, positive, very idealistic and well-versed in different subjects. You want to be in control of your life and emotions. You like to take safe risks.

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Middle names for Nigella

Just in case, you don't know what to pair with Nigella, we've got you covered with these familiar and sweet middle names.

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Famous people named Nigella

  • Nigella Saunders, female badminton player from Jamaica
  • Nigella Lawson, English journalist, broadcaster

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