NOVA  

Gender: F
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "chasing butterflies"

Astronomical term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness, then fades; probably works better for a TV science show than a child. Nea, Novah, Novella, Novelle Novea, Novia.

Nova is being discussed in our message boards:

• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C... Girls!
• Elimination Game: IF I WERE A CELEB
• Build a Name Together
• Middle name for Abigail
• We have decided on a first name.....wasn't on our poll!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Nova:

• DAY AND NIGHT BABY NAMES
• FROM BERTHA TO ANGINA: One Mom's (Mostly Frustrated) Search for the Right Name
• NEW YEAR BABY NAMES