Girl Dog Names That Start With N

  1. Nature
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Lots of parents choose nature names, but only a few choose Nature as a name each year. It is equally used for boys and girls in the USA.
  2. Nanaka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "seven summers"
    • Description:

      A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
  3. Ninetta
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish diminutive of Nina
    • Meaning:

      "little girl"
    • Description:

      Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.
  4. Nutmeg
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"
    • Description:

      Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg.
  5. Natale
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "Birthday of the Lord"
    • Description:

      The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.
  6. Nakano
    • Origin:

      Japanese surname
    • Meaning:

      "mid-field, middle of the wilderness"
    • Description:

      Actor Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco adapted this Japanese surname for their daughter Nakano Oceana, born in 2021. The couple was inspired by female samurai Nakano Takeko (Nakano being her surname), who led a group of women warriors that fought on the front lines against samurai rules.
  7. Nikka
    • Nanami
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "seven seas"
      • Description:

        A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.
    • Novaleigh
      • Noon
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Potential middle name for a baby born midday.
      • Navidad
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "Christmas Eve"
        • Description:

          Navidad refers to Christmas Eve in Spanish. While the name is not commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, it would certainly be an appropriate holiday choice.
      • Nomura
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "field village"
        • Description:

          Japanese surname occasionally heard as a first.
      • Nyomi
        • Origin:

          Variation of Naomi, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "pleasantness"
        • Description:

          This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.
      • Nozomi
        • Origin:

          Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "wish, hope"
        • Description:

          In Japanese, Nozomi is typically written with the kanji for "wish" or "hope."
      • Nayvie
        • Neorah
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "light"
          • Description:

            One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.
        • Namora
          • Origin:

            Invented name
          • Description:

            Feminization of Namor, a name created for a Marvel Comics character by spelling Roman in reverse. Namora is also a comic book superhero, and cousins with her namesake Namor.
        • Ninita