Spanish Names that Start With N
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- Neva
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"white snow"Description:
Has a pure, clean aura, but is also evocative.
- Nilo
Origin:
Spanish diminutive of DanielMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
So much more worldly than Danny.
- Naiara
Origin:
Basque place nameDescription:
Basque name for a Spanish city where the Virgin Mary appeared in medieval times, now a popular girls' name throughout Spain.
- Niña
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"girl"Description:
Meaning "girl" in Spanish, this has occasionally been used as a name in the Philippines, but is not a usual Spanish name.
- Nacho
Origin:
Word name or short form of IgnacioDescription:
Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.
- Nelo
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of DanielDescription:
Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.
- Nathalia
Origin:
Portuguese form of NataliaDescription:
The more familiar spelling Natalia currently sits much further up the list and has even made two brief appearances in the Top 100 during the last decade. Nathalia on the other hand has never been a particularly popular choice. The name has floated on and off the Top 1000 charts over the last 2 decades, favored especially by Hispanic and Latin American parents.
- Noelia
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of NoelDescription:
This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.
- Nicasio
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"victory"Description:
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.
- Nevada
Origin:
Spanish place-nameMeaning:
"covered in snow"Description:
Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.
- Nelia
Origin:
Diminutive of CorneliaMeaning:
"horn"Description:
This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where it can be a short form of Manuela. It did have some American usage in the late nineteenth century, and with Cornelia having a comeback, Nelia could follow.
- Nevada
Origin:
Spanish place-nameMeaning:
"covered in snow"Description:
Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's trampled tourist attraction.
- Navarone
Origin:
Spanish, meaning unknownDescription:
Cowboy swagger via the non-cowboy flick "The Guns of Navarone," chosen by Priscilla Presley.
- Nevara
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"to snow"Description:
One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.
- Nieves
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"snows"Description:
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.
- Noemí
Origin:
Spanish variation of NaomiDescription:
Right up there on the Hispanic popularity list.
- Nas
- Nicandro
Origin:
Spanish variation from GreekMeaning:
"man of victory"Description:
Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.
- Natividad
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"nativity"Description:
Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.
- Nemesio
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"justice"Description:
The meaning makes this name interesting, but the sound is too related to nemesis.