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 of the great Nobel Prize winning poet Pablo Neruda, real last name Basoalito, who took on the surname Neruda to honor a Czech poet of that name. One of the most poetic boy names starting with N, or with any letter, for that matter.

Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.

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.

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

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

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

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

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

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

An obscure possibility...for a girl.

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.

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

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.

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.

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