Boy Dog Names That Start With N

Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.

The meaning makes this name interesting, but the sound is too related to nemesis.

Evocative African choice.

Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.

Alvin, Melvin, Norvin -- most vin names, except maybe Kevin and Gavin -- are not vinners.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

This name of a subtribe in the Great Sioux Nation could make an inventive twist on the overused Dakota.

An obscure possibility...for a girl.

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this name.

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

Just the kind of old-fashioned nickname coming back into style.

For sailors or jazz lovers. Or smokers of menthol cigarettes.

Nacio is attractive and energetic -- one of the most appealing Spanish nickname names. Songwriter Nacio (born Ignacio) Herb Brown wrote many American standards, including Singin' in the Rain.

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.