Boy Dog Names That Start With N

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.

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.

Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.

Cool middle name possibility.

Surname choice that's neither new nor bold. Newbold was the middle name of Edith Wharton.

Mostly heard on girls, but we've met boys wearing the name, too.

A name only a bully could love.

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.

Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.

Some will see this as spirited, others stuffy. The protagonist of the Edith Wharton novel The Age of Innocence was a popular and successful lawyer named Newbold Archer.

Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.