Spanish Names that Start With N

  1. Nere
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "mine"
    • Description:

      As Nerea, in the Spanish Top 100, but this streamlined version is one of those golden choices that's both supremely simple and intriguingly rare.
  2. Niguel
    • Nazaret
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "of Nazareth"
      • Description:

        Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.
    • Nando
      • Origin:

        Spanish, diminutive of Fernando
      • Description:

        O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.
    • Nelida
      • Navarro
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "from Navarre"
        • Description:

          Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
      • Nenah
        • 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.
        • Neenah
          • Nacio
            • Origin:

              Spanish diminutive of Ignacio
            • Description:

              Nacio is attractive and energetic -- one of the most appealing Spanish nickname names. Songwriter Nacio (born Ignacio) Herb Brown wrote many American standards, including Singin' in the Rain.
          • Niño
            • Origin:

              Spanish
            • Meaning:

              "young child"
            • Description:

              Too childlike, in addition to the objectionable association with the el niño phenomenon.
          • Nicolasa
            • Natal
              • Origin:

                Spanish variation of Noel
              • Meaning:

                "Christmas"
              • Description:

                Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
            • Natalina
              • Norita
                • Narcisa
                  • Nardo
                    • Origin:

                      Spanish, diminutive of Bernardo
                    • Description:

                      Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.
                  • Ninah
                    • 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.
                    • Naldo
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo
                      • Description:

                        Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.