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Necha is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, possibly as a variant of Nechama meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation.' Alternatively, it could have…
Nachmi is an uncommon feminine name with possible Hebrew or Middle Eastern origins. It may be related to the Hebrew name Naomi (meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight') or could be derived from other…
Slavic
"born on Sunday"
Midcentury macramé-maker.
Variation of Nedda, Slavic
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.…
Hindi
"lily"
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
Modern invented name
Has a truncated nickname feel.
Niesha is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Nisha, which has roots in several languages. In Sanskrit, Nisha means 'night,' while in Hebrew, similar names relate to…
Nielsine is a feminine Danish name derived from Nielsen, which itself comes from the male name Niels—the Danish form of Nicholas. The name ultimately traces back to Greek origins meaning 'victory of…
Neille is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Neil or Neill, with Irish and Scottish Gaelic roots. The original masculine name derives from 'Niall,' possibly meaning 'champion' or…
Nealie is a feminine name of Irish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Cornelia or occasionally as a variation of Neala, the feminine version of Neal. The name carries connotations of…
Neilah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "ne'ilah" which refers to the closing prayer service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in Judaism. The name carries spiritual…
Short form of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neelie could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nellie from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
Neilia is a feminine name with potential Celtic or Latin origins. It may be related to the Irish name Neil (meaning 'champion' or 'cloud') with a feminine ending, or possibly derived from Latin…
Hebrew
"pleasant, agreeable, likeable"
One of the less attractive Hebrew choices.
Neelia is a feminine name that likely represents a variant of Neila or an elaboration of Neil. The masculine name Neil comes from Irish Gaelic origins, derived from "Niall" meaning "champion" or…
Neelya is a feminine given name with roots in various cultures. It may be related to the Sanskrit word 'nila' meaning 'blue' or 'sapphire,' representing qualities of depth and tranquility. In some…
Neile is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Neil (Gaelic for 'champion' or 'cloud'), adapted with a feminine spelling. Alternatively, it could derive from Nelia or…
Finnish and Swedish diminutive of names ending in -nelma
Nelma originated as a Nordic nickname for names such as Anelma and Sanelma.
Feminine form of Niall, Irish, Scottish
"cloud"
Rare and rhythmical with a familiar look about it, Nialla is a feminine form of masculine Niall. It may appeal to those wanting to honor a Neil, a Neal, or a Niall itself, or to those looking for…
Greek place-name
The name of a famous valley in ancient Greece, with ties to the historic Nemean Games.
