By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Swahili
"light, born during the day"
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
Japanese
"born in the summer"
Used for summer-born babies in Japan.
Hebrew
"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,…
"seven seas"
A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.
French diminutive of Anne
"grace"
There was a time when French names like Annette, Paulette – and Nanette – were chic, but now, we'd have to say "No, no, Nanette".
"wish, hope"
Bright and energetic, Nozomi has the lovely meanings of "wish" or "hope" in Japanese. Easy to pronounce but a stand-out option, Nozomi is notably borne by actress and model Nozomi Sasaki and by the…
Bulgarian; Macedonian; Croatian; Serbian
"marigold"
If you're looking for a creative way to get to Neve, Nevena is a lovely option with a sweet floral meaning.
Latin
"aristocratic"
Modern parents tend to reject Puritan names, but Noble was a Puritan favorite worth revival. Integrity and generosity are attractive qualities in anyone, so it's apparent why parents are starting to…
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.
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.
Japanese surname
"mid-field, middle of the wilderness"
Actor Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco adapted this Japanese surname for their daughter Nakano Oceana, born in 2021. The couple was inspired by female samurai Nakano Takeko (Nakano being her…
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.
"seven summers"
A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.
Nance is a feminine name with roots as both a medieval diminutive of Ann/Anne and as an English surname. The name Anne derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' As a given name, Nance…
Spanish, diminutive of Fernando
O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.
