Dog Names That Start With N

Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg.

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

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

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.

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.

Actor Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco adapted this Japanese surname for their daughter Nakano Oceana, born in 2021. The couple was inspired by female samurai Nakano Takeko (Nakano being her surname), who led a group of women warriors that fought on the front lines against samurai rules.

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.

Natalino is the jaunty Italian male nickname for the gender-neutral Natale. And it has that fashionable o ending. Natalino might work as a nickname for Nathaniel too.

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

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 great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.

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

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Cool middle name possibility.

Potential middle name for a baby born midday.

Navidad refers to Christmas Eve in Spanish. While the name is not commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, it would certainly be an appropriate holiday choice.

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