By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Hungarian, Scandinavian
"bold voyager"
Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.
Scandinavian
"daring"
Nanna is a name from Norse mythology that is among the Top 30 names in contemporary Denmark. Popular in Norway in the 19th century, Nanna may also be considered a short form of a range of names, from…
Short form of Nancy or Ann, Hebrew
"grace"
Nanny, like Fanny, is an old-fashioned nickname not due for a comeback any time soon.
French, diminutive of Ann
Sweet and endearing, à la Mignon and Manon.
Nanou is a delicate feminine name with French origins, often used as a nickname for names like Anne, Nanette, or Éleanor in French-speaking regions. This charming diminutive has taken on life as a…
Japanese
"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…
"obedient child"
Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.
Greek
"daffodil"
This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa…
Spanish, diminutive of Bernardo
Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.
Australian Aboriginal
"little river"
The Narellan is the name of a river in New South Wales. From this name comes this quasi-French girls' name, which is quite common in Australia.
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.
Arabic
"breeze, fresh air"
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
English, diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel
Just the kind of old-fashioned nickname coming back into style.
Spanish variation of Noel
"Christmas"
Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
"Birthday of the Lord"
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…
Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation --…
Short form of Natale, Italian variation of Natalia
"born on Christmas Day"
Natalino is the jaunty Italian male nickname for the gender-neutral Natale. And it has that fashionable o ending. Natalino might work as a nickname for Nathaniel too.
"born in the summer"
A summertime baby name in Japan.
