A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

NIGEL

Fri, 2 Aug '24
Stanley Tucci's character in "The Devil Wears Prada"
Sun, 6 Aug '23
Pelican pal of Nemo in "Finding Nemo"
Mon, 2 May '22
Man's name that's an anagram of ELGIN
Mon, 3 Jan '22
___ Barker, fashion photographer and reality TV judge
Sat, 27 Nov '21
Man's name that's an African country if you change the last letter