US Popularity Rank: 10258

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Champion; Hero

Nigella is a girl’s name of English origin, drawn from the Irish name Niall, meaning “champion” or “hero.” Nigella may not be synonymous with any superhero, but it’s certainly a sensation in British TV! Celebrity food journalist Nigella Lawson became a household name in the world of televised home cooking when Nigella Bites and Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen were released in the early and mid-2000s. Hopefully, your little one will shine just as bright under the spotlight.