Dog Names That Start With N

Beguiling cousin of Sahara.

The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.

A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.

Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.

Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong.

Neo, indeed--though it was a male character in "The Matrix."

Modern parents tend to reject Puritan names, but Noble was a Puritan favorite worth revival. Integrity and generosity are attractive qualities in anyone, so it's apparent why parents are starting to notice Noble once again, along with other virtue names like Wisdom and Loyal.

Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.

If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option.

Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.

Dark and enigmatic. A baby named Night would follow in the African tradition of day naming—naming a child based on the day of the week, time of day, or season in which he or she was born.

Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.

Nedra was one of a phalanx of names -- Delma, Verda, Vernice -- popular in the late 19th and early 20th century that dropped out of fashion after World War II and now have disappeared completely. Like the others, Nedra is now extinct.

Shot to fame as the middle name of Brangelina's daughter Shiloh Nouvel, after French architect Jean Nouvel.

This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.

Sweet and endearing, à la Mignon and Manon.

Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.

Evocative African choice.

Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.