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.

Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century Catholic saint, Nicanor the Deacon, which accounts for its use in the Spanish-speaking world to this day.

Love the popular Noah but want to make it more distinctive? You can vary it to Noam, and going all the way to Noaz takes it from distinctive to unique.

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

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

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

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

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

An obscure possibility...for a girl.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.