Girl Cat Names That Start With N

Nikita

Russian, Sanskrit

"victor; house"

Sharp and spiky with international potential, as a feminine name, Nikita has its roots in Hindi, Marathi, and ultimately Sanskrit. It comes from niketa , meaning "home, habitation", and may also be…

Nico

Italian, diminutive of Nicola

"people of victory"

A much more dynamic nickname than Nicky for any of the Nic-names. Part of a growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Stevie and Lou - Nico has cheerful, snappy sounds, and a fresh,…

Nixie

German

"water nymph"

If you love Dixie, Trixie and Pixie, this name of a mermaid-like sprite in German folklore may be for you. It might also make an update for Nicki.

Nettie

English, diminutive of names ending in -ette or -etta, or variation of Neta, Hebrew

"plant"

You may never have known a Nettie personally, but there well might be one hidden in your family history, considering that she was a Top 100 name until 1901 and stayed on the Social Security list…

Niko

Finnish variation of Nicholas; diminutive of Nikolaos, Greek

"victory of the people"

Niko was used for 17 baby girls in the US last year, and twin sister Nico for another 35 -- though that's still far fewer than the 2700 baby boys who were given either of those two names. There were…

Nisha

Sanskrit

"night"

Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a…

North

Word name

North's image and gender status was irrevocably changed when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their newborn daughter. But why not? West is firmly established as a name,…

Nebula

Latin

"mist"

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Nima

Hebrew, Arabic, and Hindi

"thread, hair; blessing; margosa tree"

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema and Nimah.

Nephele

Greek

"cloudy"

An enchanting ancient Greek name belonging to the Greek goddess who was created from a cloud by Zeus and so became goddess of the clouds and mother of the centaurs. The name Nephele is not widely…

Nutmeg

English

"musk nut"

Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.

Naja

Greenlandic, Arabic or Navajo

"boy's younger sister; success; or silver hands"

One of several similar feminine names often found in the Muslim world but also a Native American name. And in Greenlandic, Naja means "a boy's younger sister", which could be a sweet connection to a…

Nicky

Nicky is a feminine name that functions as both a nickname and a standalone given name. It traditionally serves as a diminutive for Nicole (feminine) or Nicholas (masculine), though when used for…

Nagida

Hebrew

"prosperous, successful"

Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.

Navidad

Spanish

"Christmas Eve"

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.

Neil

Irish

"cloud"

One of the boys' names that sounds fresher today for a girl. Second-best-spelling for boys, Neal, may work even better for girls.

Nigella

Feminine variation of Nigel; botanical name from Latin

"black"

A name that sounded unthinkably priggish until it became attached to Domestic Goddess British TV chef Nigella Lawson (named for her father), who gave it a big dollop of glamour.

Nenna

Literary name and Scandinavian

"daring"

Nenna is the name of the heroine of Penelope Fitzgerald's novel Offshore , but it's also sparingly used in Scandinavia as a variant of the name Nanna. Nanna is a diminutive of various names,…

Nuray

Turkish

"bright moon"

Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.

Nerio

Latin from Greek

"strength, valor"

Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong .