Girl Dog Names That Start With N
- Neelam
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"blue sapphire"Description:
It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
- Nahia
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"wish"Description:
A very popular girls' name in the Basque country and Puerto Rico. It is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names, so it's a girls' name that's widely used in Spain.
- Nemy
Origin:
MendeMeaning:
"sweet"Description:
Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.
- Nehama
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"comfort"Description:
See NECHAMA.
- Nomura
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"field village"Description:
Japanese surname occasionally heard as a first.
- Nasia
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God's miracle"Description:
Too close to nausea.
- Nedra
Origin:
Variation of Nedda, SlavicMeaning:
"born on Sunday"Description:
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.
- Nour
Origin:
Variation of Noor, ArabicMeaning:
"light"Description:
Noor is the prevailing spelling of this beautiful Arabic name, while Nour is preferred in many European countries, including France and Spain.
- Natale
Origin:
Italian variation of Natalia, RussianMeaning:
"Birthday of the Lord"Description:
The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.
- Neema
Origin:
Swahili, ArabicMeaning:
"divine grace, blessing"Description:
Ultimately from the Arabic ni'ma, this Swahili name celebrates the blessing of a baby. Also used as a masculine name, Neema is notably borne by film director Neema Barnette and activist Neema Namadamu.
- Nerea
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"mine"Description:
A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.
- Natania
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This female form of Nathan can be pronounced with three syllables or four, and could make an interesting alternative to Natalia.
- Norris
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"northerner"Description:
A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.
- Night
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
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.
- Nanami
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"seven seas"Description:
A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.
- Norrie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Old-fashioned nickname for Nora, Honora, Eleanor, Noreen... or any name with that "nor" sound.
- Ninita
Description:
Ninita is a charming feminine name with Spanish origins. It functions as a diminutive form of Nina, essentially meaning 'little Nina.' The name carries affectionate connotations with the diminutive suffix '-ita' adding warmth and endearment in Spanish naming traditions. Nina itself has multiple origins—it can be a short form of names ending in '-nina,' derived from the Spanish word for 'girl,' or connected to the Slavic word for 'dreamer.' Ninita remains relatively uncommon, adding to its distinctive appeal. The name has a melodic, flowing quality that translates well across languages, conveying gentleness and femininity while maintaining its Hispanic cultural connections.
- Nemesis
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"archenemy"Description:
Why would parents use such a negative word as a baby name? With Nemesis, it seems to be all about style. Nemesis repeats the fashionable -is ending found in girl names such as Genesis, Amaris, and Odalys. And we have to admit, Nemy makes a pretty cute nickname.
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