Baby Names That Start With N
1461 baby names beginning with the letter N — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with N, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaNova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightnessNaomi#47 in the U.S.Pleasantness; sweetnessNatalie#89 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; born on Christmas Day — from Latin Natalia (natalis: of birth, natal)Natalia#144 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; Christmas Day — from Latin natale domini (birth of the Lord)Nevaeh#165 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards — a modern American invented name, 'heaven' reversedNoelle#202 in the U.S.Christmas; born on Christmas Day; from French Noël, from Latin natalis (birth)Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movementNyla#236 in the U.S.Winner; achiever of purpose; possibly from Arabic nayl (attaining a goal, success) or an anglicNorah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorNayeli#271 in the U.S.I love youNina#324 in the U.S.In Spanish, Nina means 'little girl' or 'granddaughter'. As a Slavic diminutive of names like ANavy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color namNicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining Nalani#414 in the U.S.From Hawaiian na (the plural article) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly), meaning the heavens or Nylah#504 in the U.S.Variant of Nyla, derived from Arabic Nā'ila meaning 'one who attains' or 'one who is successfulNellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriNadia#565 in the U.S.Hope; a Slavic short form of Nadezhda meaning hope, also independently used in Arabic meaning 'Noemi#583 in the U.S.Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my deNoah#624 in the U.S.Rest, repose, or comfort; from Hebrew NoachNoor#659 in the U.S.From Arabic nur meaning light; in Islamic tradition Nur al-Din means light of religion and the Nia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is aNeriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light Naya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah meNola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulderNyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my deliNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaNaylani#897 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Nailani, composed of na (the, of) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chNataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specificallyNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrNovalee#977 in the U.S.A blended name combining Nova from Latin nova meaning new or star with the suffix -lee from OldNovah#1006 in the U.S.New; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)Naiari#1031 in the U.S.A Basque feminine name derived from the place name Naiara (Spanish: Najera), a historic town inNayla#1078 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)Natasha#1148 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Russian diminutive of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spNori#1196 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a shoNathaly#1216 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spNavi#1255 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.Nelly#1294 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenNathalia#1365 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birtNoel#1395 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, iNami#1404 in the U.S."wave" (波), among other meanings depending on the kanjiNoelia#1405 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordNeveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsNyra#1465 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giNathalie#1481 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaNyari#1495 in the U.S.Summer; of summerNashly#1508 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundNour#1531 in the U.S.LightNaziyah#1535 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nazih/naziha' (نزيهة), meaning 'pure,' 'honest,' or 'upright'; Naziyah is a feminiNailani#1577 in the U.S.Hawaiian name meaning the beautiful heavens or the calm sky, from na (calm, the) and i lani (inNaia#1585 in the U.S.Wave, sea foamNailea#1606 in the U.S.AttainerNariah#1607 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and NiaNariyah#1608 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Nadine#1627 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.Nell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenNechama#1690 in the U.S.Comfort, consolationNaila#1728 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desiresNicolette#1729 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):Nazaria#1753 in the U.S.A Spanish feminine of Nazario — 'of Nazareth' (the town), linked to the Hebrew nazir, 'consecraNila#1754 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila (नील) meaning "dark blue, indigo, sapphire"; in Tamil the word also means "mNovalynn#1755 in the U.S.NewNailah#1829 in the U.S.AttainerNoelani#1842 in the U.S.Heavenly mistNairobi#1870 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.Nahomi#1954 in the U.S.Veggies, greenNazly#1955 in the U.S.coy, delicate, charmingNoella#1975 in the U.S.Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)Norma#2012 in the U.S.RuleNaima#2033 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeNavany#2048 in the U.S.Derived from the Tamil word 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'; the name evokes renewal and brightNylani#2073 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalNahomy#2137 in the U.S.Modern Spanish respelling of the biblical Naomi (Hebrew Na'omi), meaning 'pleasant, sweet, deliNaveah#2146 in the U.S.Variant of Nevaeh, 'heaven' spelled backwards; a modern American invented name.Navya#2147 in the U.S.To be praised, laudableNovaleigh#2188 in the U.S.NewNuri#2189 in the U.S.My lightNusaybah#2209 in the U.S.From Arabic root 'nasab,' meaning lineage or genealogy; Nusaybah denotes a woman of noble or goNava#2231 in the U.S.BeautifulNoura#2232 in the U.S.LightNaiomi#2250 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNyah#2293 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Naira#2365 in the U.S.eye (poetically 'big eyes')Natalya#2427 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayNirvana#2428 in the U.S.Blown out, extinguishedNirvi#2429 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'bliss, joy' — brushing Sanskrit nirvrti, 'bliss, contentment'; nNasya#2451 in the U.S.A modern feminine name; occasionally connected to a Hebrew sense "miracle/work of God," but larNara#2476 in the U.S.Polygenetic name with no single verified meaning; the 'Sotho / pomegranate flower' attribution Naliyah#2529 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeNazareth#2530 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationNovalie#2531 in the U.S.NewNovella#2559 in the U.S.New; a short novel or tale; Italian feminine from Latin novellus, 'new, young'Novi#2560 in the U.S.From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'; used as a modern feminine name emphasising fresh starts and Nyx#2577 in the U.S.nightNature#2602 in the U.S.The natural world, birth, or essential character; from Latin natura meaning birth or character,Navie#2638 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentNicolle#2678 in the U.S.Feminine form of Nicolas, from Greek 'Nikolaos': 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people), meaning 'vNazli#2715 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy, delicate, graceful; coquettish, tender'Natalee#2743 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the LordNessa#2744 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNya#2767 in the U.S.Often a short form of Nyala or a phonetic variant of names like Nia/Mya. In Swahili contexts itNiya#2807 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolveNahla#2850 in the U.S.first drink of waterNayomi#2851 in the U.S.Pleasantness; a phonetic and aesthetic variant of the Hebrew name NaomiNella#2852 in the U.S.FlowerNomi#2883 in the U.S.pleasantnessNoora#2921 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNalayah#3062 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Na- opening with the popular -layah ending of Alayah and Ma
Boy Names
Noah#2 in the U.S.Rest; comfort; reposeNathan#63 in the U.S.He gave; gift of God — from Hebrew Natan (to give)Nolan#65 in the U.S.Descendant of Nuallán; noble, chariot fighter — from Irish Ó NualláinNicholas#112 in the U.S.Victory of the people — from Greek Nikolaos, from nike (victory) + laos (people)Nathaniel#140 in the U.S.God has given — from Hebrew Netan'el, a compound of natan (he gave) and El (God)Nico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)Nicolas#177 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashNiko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning Nehemiah#429 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nechemyah, combining nacham meaning to comfort and Yah (Yahweh, God), meaning God hNoel#478 in the U.S.From Old French 'Noël,' derived from Latin 'natalis' (birth) or 'natalis dies Domini' (birthdayNasir#487 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'onNikolai#605 in the U.S.Russian form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, composed of nike ('victory') and laos ('people')Nathanael#632 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning 'God has given,' from natan ('to give') + El ('GodNikolas#719 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), a compound of nike (victory) Neithan#723 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan (נָתָן) meaning 'he gave' or 'God has given';Noe#755 in the U.S.Rest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or reposeNelson#825 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil', where Neil derives from the Old Irish Niall, Neil#851 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Niall, whose meaning is debated; most likely from an Old IrNael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (fNeythan#926 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Nathan or Nathaniel, from Hebrew Natan meaning he gave or God has Noa#1006 in the U.S.Motion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct Nixon#1061 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)Neo#1066 in the U.S.New; from Greek neos (new, fresh, young); also a Tswana (South African) name meaning 'gift'Nazir#1071 in the U.S.Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to Norman#1200 in the U.S.Man of the North, NorthmanNatanael#1230 in the U.S.God has given, gift of GodNoam#1273 in the U.S.Pleasantness, charm, delightNova#1308 in the U.S.New; from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus); in astronomy, a star that undergoes a sudden briNikko#1319 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and lightNoble#1337 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedNiklaus#1407 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumphNiam#1441 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautyNick#1447 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNickolas#1498 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNestor#1535 in the U.S.from the Greek 'Nestor', associated with 'nostos' ('homecoming, return'); in Greek myth, the wiNehemias#1550 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh coNavy#1558 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimNeel#1581 in the U.S.RiverNakoa#1606 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 'tNikola#1651 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')Namari#1673 in the U.S.BeautyNaim#1694 in the U.S."tranquil, contented, at ease, blissful"Niall#1706 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Nate#1748 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).Nyaire#1749 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyNayel#1804 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, winner; from Arabic root n-y-l (to attain, acquire).Nile#1848 in the U.S.Fury, passionNeal#1914 in the U.S.Fury, passionNeev#2050 in the U.S.Foundation, base; symbolizing stability and a firm beginning.Naveen#2071 in the U.S.New, freshNigel#2088 in the U.S.BlackNavi#2102 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sNamir#2202 in the U.S.LeopardNekhi#2203 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Mekhi (of uncertain meaning) and Nehemiah; no single fiNymir#2204 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Namir (leopard) byNakai#2275 in the U.S.From the Navajo word nakai, historically meaning Mexican or foreigner, but also used as a clan Nirvaan#2276 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & deathNatan#2298 in the U.S.he gaveNaeem#2325 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeNaftali#2379 in the U.S.My struggle, my strifeNahum#2380 in the U.S.comforter, consolationNolen#2381 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Nivaan#2412 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classicallyNyzir#2437 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -zir ending, in the same rhyming group as Kyzir anNiles#2506 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning Neymar#2527 in the U.S.a Brazilian given name made famous by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who was named afteNabil#2589 in the U.S.NobleNicolai#2590 in the U.S.victory of the peopleNikolaos#2591 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNahmir#2634 in the U.S.tiger, leopardNessiah#2669 in the U.S.Possibly derived from Hebrew nес (nes, 'miracle' or 'banner') combined with Yah (a short form oNirvair#2670 in the U.S.without enmity, free from hatredNazareth#2744 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationNicolo#2745 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNasiah#2784 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Nas- of Arabic Nasir, 'helper, supporter', with the biblicNeftali#2785 in the U.S.Latino form of Naphtali — Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle, my wrestling' — a son of JacobNeyland#2786 in the U.S.From a place name of Old English origin, likely derived from elements meaning island or land neNicodemus#2826 in the U.S.Victory of the people; from Greek nike, 'victory', and demos, 'people' — the Pharisee who came Nikhil#2869 in the U.S.Whole, entireNilan#2916 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningNoor#2917 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosityNoriel#2918 in the U.S.Latino coinage joining Nor- (Hebrew nur/ner, 'light/fire/lamp') to the -el ending ('of God'); rNyjah#2919 in the U.S.success, salvationNihal#2971 in the U.S.Happy, delighted; one who is satisfied and contentNyle#3026 in the U.S.champion / cloud (variant of Niall)Nakari#3069 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'listen' or derived from an indigenous place nameNiccolo#3070 in the U.S.Origin uncertainNylan#3071 in the U.S.Modern coinage; no established traditional meaningNasser#3113 in the U.S.Victorious, granting victory; from the Arabic root n-s-r, famous through Egyptian president GamNuh#3114 in the U.S.Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the ark