Dog Names That Start With N

This name of the final service on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is sometimes given symbolically to girls born on that day.

A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.

Nazareth, used equally for boys and girls, is one of several place names with religious associations -- Galilee, Jericho --that have been rising in use in recent years. The name may relate to branch or to the verb watch or guard, but there are many possible derivations and meanings.

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema.

Beguiling cousin of Sahara.

Sounds like a name from an old science fiction movie -- but this god of letters invented writing, and so might interest parents who are writers or professors.

There was a time when French names like Annette, Paulette – and Nanette – were chic, but now, we'd have to say "No, no, Nanette".

Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.

To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan, the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love, and another name for Grandma.

Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.

A variant spelling of Narfi. The Narvi spelling also belongs to a moon of Saturn and a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.

An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.

Noel, the French word for Christmas has been given to both boys and girls born on that holiday since the Middle Ages. For girls it's often spelled Noelle.

The name of the father of the sea nymphs -- or one of its shorter forms such as Nereo or Nerio -- would be somewhat easier for a child to carry than Neptune. The name Nereus is largely forgotten but it certainly can rise again along with Atticus and Cassius and other ancient Greek brethren.

The mythological queen whose perpetual weeping for her slain children turned her into a stone has always cast a pall over this name. Still, when other names with less-than-savory associations -- Delilah, Ophelia, Persephone -- are becoming popular, parents might want to consider this one of the more unusual mythology names for girls.

Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.

Popular Japanese name that also belongs to one of the most prestigious literary awards in Japan, the Naoki Prize.

This can make an unusual yet simple middle name choice, especially for anyone with family ties to Wales.

Nine is not a numerical name, but rather a Dutch nickname for Katherine. It's identical in sound to Nina, although the two are etymologically unrelated.