Boy Dog Names That Start With N

  1. Nirav
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "quiet"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Natale
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "Birthday of the Lord"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Natal
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Noel
    • Meaning:

      "Christmas"
    • Description:

      Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
  4. Neri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my candle"
    • Description:

      Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
  5. Noburu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "extend, expand"
    • Description:

      Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.
  6. Neveh
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "oasis"
  7. Nachum
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comforter"
    • Description:

      This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.
  8. Nacio
    • Origin:

      Spanish diminutive of Ignacio
    • Description:

      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.
  9. Nardo
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Bernardo
    • Description:

      Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.
  10. Newport
    • Origin:

      English place-name
    • Meaning:

      "new port"
    • Description:

      For sailors or jazz lovers. Or smokers of menthol cigarettes.
  11. Newbury
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "new borough, new settlement"
    • Description:

      A name only a bully could love.
  12. Naldo
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo
    • Description:

      Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.
  13. Newbold
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "new building"
    • Description:

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