Spanish Names that Start With N
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Nelida
Nelida is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Nellie (a diminutive of Helen, meaning 'shining light') or may have Spanish or Latin American roots. In…
Norita
Norita is a feminine name with Spanish origins, developed as a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. The name carries the meaning "honor" or "light" from its root elements. While not extremely common…
Narcisa
Spanish form of Narcissa, Latin
"daffodil"
If you can tolerate the narcissist jokes, Narcisa or Narcissa are lovely and unique flower names, perfect for a springtime baby.
Natalina
Natalina is a feminine name of Italian and Latin origin, serving as an elaborate form of Natalia. Derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday' or 'birth,' it traditionally referenced children…
Nathalia
Portuguese form of Natalia
The more familiar spelling Natalia currently sits much further up the list and has even made two brief appearances in the Top 100 during the last decade. Nathalia on the other hand has never been a…
Natividad
Spanish from Latin
"nativity"
Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.
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.
Nazaret
Spanish
"of Nazareth"
Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.
Neva
Spanish
"white snow"
Has a pure, clean aura, but is also evocative.
Nevara
Spanish
"to snow"
One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.
Nevada
Spanish place-name
"covered in snow"
Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's…
Nicolasa
Nicolasa is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning as the feminine form of Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people.' This name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries and…
Nicanora
Nicanora is a feminine name with Greek and Spanish roots, derived from the masculine Nicanor, which means "victor" or "conqueror." This powerful name carries connotations of triumph, strength, and…
Nieves
Spanish
"snows"
A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
Niña
Spanish
"girl"
Meaning "girl" in Spanish, this has occasionally been used as a name in the Philippines, but is not a usual Spanish name.
Ninita
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…
Nenah
Nenah is a feminine name with roots in various cultures. It may be a variation of Nina, which has origins in Spanish meaning 'little girl' or from Native American languages meaning 'strong' or…
Neenah
Neenah is a feminine name with Native American origins, specifically from the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) language, meaning 'water' or 'running water.' The name gained recognition partly through Neenah,…
Ninah
Ninah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be considered a variation of Nina, which itself has roots in several languages: in Spanish and Russian, Nina means 'little girl'; in…
Nelia
Diminutive of Cornelia
"horn"
This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where it can be a short form of Manuela. It…