Dog Names That Start With N

Traditional Hebrew name that has never entered the American mainstream, though it is popular among Hasidic parents and was found to be the quirky favorite girls' names of New Jersey in our survey of baby names that enjoy outsized popularity in each state.

Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.

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

This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.

A summertime baby name in Japan.

A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.

Evocative African choice.

With Natalie and Natalia in the US Top 100, it is perhaps not a surprise to see a spelling variant enter the US Top 1000. New for 2023, Nataly was given to nearly 300 baby girls.

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.

Lots of parents choose nature names, but only a few choose Nature as a name each year. It is equally used for boys and girls in the USA.

As Nerea, in the Spanish Top 100, but this streamlined version is one of those golden choices that's both supremely simple and intriguingly rare.

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

Nazareth, an important place in the New Testament as the hometown of Jesus, is on the rise as a name for both girls and boys. It's one of a handful of Biblical place names, along with Galilee and Jericho, stylish among contemporary Christians.

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

Georgian feminine form of Ninos, which may come from the name of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Saint Nino introduced Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.

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

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.