Updated May 2023
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Spanish
"from Navarre"
Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
Hebrew
"light or fire of God"
The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.
English
"northern friend"
Alvin, Melvin, Norvin -- most vin names, except maybe Kevin and Gavin -- are not vinners.
Japanese
"born in the summer"
Used for summer-born babies in Japan.
"my candle"
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
Spanish from Greek
"victory"
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.
Word name
An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.
English word name
"cardinal direction of north"
A lot of attention was drawn to this name when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their baby daughter, making it instantly unisex. North is a word name that's long been used,…
German
"bright or renowned north"
A medieval German saint's name which remained popular in Germany until the middle of the 20th century. It is still in relatively wide use in other European countries, including Poland and Hungary.…
Spanish diminutive of Ignacio
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.
African place name
The capital of Kenya makes a melodic and worldly name.
Sioux
"friend to all"
This name of a subtribe in the Great Sioux Nation could make an inventive twist on the overused Dakota.
Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo
Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.
Spanish, diminutive of Fernando
O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.
Hungarian, Scandinavian
"bold voyager"
Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.
"straight, direct, honest + tree"
A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize is awarded to the best work…
Spanish, diminutive of Bernardo
Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.
Norse Mythology
The name of two figures in Norse mythology: one the father of Nótt, the personification of the night; the other a son of Loki and Sigyn, who is transformed into a wolf (or killed by one, depending on…
"maelstrom; roaring gate"
Best known as the name of Naruto Uzumaki, the main character in the Naruto anime series. It's also a common place name in Japan—the Naruto whirlpools are said to have inspired the name of the manga…
A variant spelling of Narfi. The Narvi spelling also belongs to a moon of Saturn and a dwarf in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium.