Greek Names that Start With N

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.

Overly ambitious choice, recently borne by the hapless hero of cult movie hit Napoleon Dynamite.

Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.

A new brand of eyedrop.

Has an arty, creative image.

Ear-catching alternative to Lydia.

Cool goddess name, but you might need to brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes, depending on where you live.

The name of a famous valley in ancient Greece, with ties to the historic Nemean Games.

Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.

Even more daunting than Nicodemus.

Another light new twist in the Nicole family.

Nickelle is an unusual feminine form of Nicholas, a name with many variations both male and female around the world. Nickelle is a twist on the more common Nicole with the feminine -elle ending, as in Michelle. The addition of the k helps clarify pronunciation. Unlike the 5 cent coin, the emphasis is on the second syllable.

A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.

Too close to Nada.

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.