Dusty Ancient Gems

  1. Nike
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "victory"
    • Description:

      The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across battlefields rewarding the victors with laurel garlands. Though Nike would make a more unique alternative to her much more popular Roman counterpart, Victoria, be warned that many people’s first association will be the sportswear brand.
  2. Nineveh
    • Origin:

      Biblical place name from Akkadian or Babylonian
    • Meaning:

      "house of fish"
    • Description:

      An ancient city in Assyria, where Jonah was sent to spread the word of God.
  3. Nubia
    • Nammu
      • Nanaya
        • Nanshe
          • Nebetah
            • Nehalennia
              • Nikephoros
                • Ninegal
                  • Ninegalla
                    • Ninimma
                      • Ninisina
                        • Ninlil
                          • Ninmena
                            • Ninsianna
                              • Ninsumun
                                • Nintu
                                  • Nisaba
                                    • Nymphadora