N - Boys' Names

A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet".

Nehemiah is an Old Testament name used by the Puritans, whose white-bearded image kept it out of favor for centuries, until it suddenly reappeared in 1998, along with the more user-friendly Josiah and Isaiah.

Energetic and sparky but warm and gentle in sound, Nello is an Italian short form of Antonello, Brunello, or similar.

This Roman mythology (and planet) name would be very hard to handle. It derives from a root meaning cloud.

A wise ruler of legend--his sage advice helped the Greeks win the Trojan War--whose name is a possibility for the adventurous, though related in sound to the dated Lester-Hester family.

Rhythmic and intriguingly unusual.

Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.

Nico is one of the great nickname names, full of charm, energy and effortless cool -- a neo Nick.

This rarely used New Testament name could make an unusual route to the cool nickname Nico. Nicodemus (Noddy) Boffin is a character in the Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend.

Nicostratus is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, combining the elements 'nike' meaning 'victory' and 'stratos' meaning 'army,' thus conveying the powerful meaning 'victor of the army' or 'triumphant army.' In Greek history, several notable figures bore this name, including a Greek comic poet from the 4th century BCE and an Olympic boxing champion. The name also appears in classical mythology. Nicostratus carries a commanding presence with its classical roots and regal sound. Despite its rich history, the name remains extremely rare in modern usage, likely due to its length and formal quality. For parents drawn to ancient Greek names with strong meanings, Nicostratus offers a distinctive choice with heroic connotations.

Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.

Like Lars, Sven, Niels, and Nels, an unjustly neglected straightforward Scandinavian name. Surname Nilsson or the anglicized Nelson derives from Nils.

Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.

The friendly and sporty feeling Nolan blends some of the best qualities of other popular boy names. With the gentle but energetic sounds of Noah, a hint of the classic Nicholas, and the cool, surname-style vibe of Greyson or Colton, it makes for a familiar and grounded choice.

A lot of attention was drawn to this name when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their baby daughter, making it instantly unisex.

November is one of a growing list of month names that can work for a baby boy, and is also one of the ideal names for November babies.