N - Boys' Names

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.

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.

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.