Unique Names that Start With N

Now used as a unisex name, Naoise was originally a masculine name. It belonged to a handsome young warrior in Irish legend, lover of the tragic Deirdre, who killed herself after Naoise was murdered by the jealous king Conchobhar. 
31 boys and 37 girls were called Naoise in a recent year in Ireland.

Naoise

Although it is now a unisex name in Ireland, Naoise is originally a masculine name. It belonged to a handsome young warrior in Irish legend, lover of the tragic Deirdre, who killed herself after Naoise was murdered by the jealous king Conchobhar. 
 
Despite its tragic origins, Naoise makes an attractive choice, and while some may be thrown by the spelling, with the increased visibility of Saoirse, its not too hard to learn. It was chosen for 31 boys and 39 girls in a recent year in Ireland. 
 
Author Naoise Dolan is a notable bearer.

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 and Daffodil theoretically make perfect <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/577/names-for-december-babies">names for December babies</a>.

Narcissa

The Hawaiian word for sunflower is also used figuratively for people who gaze toward the sun, and has a nice resonance with Lion King name Nala.

Nanala

A name with a pleasing nature meaning, a surname style, and pleasant Scottish burr. Reminiscent of Mare, Raine, and Blair, it is as yet undiscovered as a first name. 

Nairne

Nadab

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name, Nogah was borne by a son of King David. Predominantly given in Israel, the name can also be spelled as Noga. 

Nogah

Nilin Cartier-Wells is a character from the video game Remember Me. Nilin rhymes with Dylan.

Nilin

Mostly heard on girls, but we've met boys wearing the name, too.

Ngozi

Nimbus is a word from nature for a type of cloud that has occasionally -- very occasionally -- been used for a human. But it's evocative and upbeat and certainly makes an intriguing and stylish nature name.

Nimbus

Charming nature name made even more appealing by the connection to iconic nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale.

Nightingale

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

Nebula

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

Novel

Nepenthe

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

Nutmeg

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 in English-speaking countries, Norita has maintained steady usage in Hispanic communities. It has a melodic quality with its soft ending, giving it a gentle, graceful feel. Some parents choose Norita for its uniqueness while still having recognizable roots. The name saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name with multicultural appeal.

Norita

Niloufar is a gorgeous Persian name used in Iran, Turkey (as Nilüfer), and Azerbaijan. It has many alternate spellings including Nilofar, which is used by Urdu speakers.

Niloufar

A Slovene choice that periodically appears at the bottom of Slovenia's Top 100. It first appeared on the Slovenian charts in 2011, when parents started using Nal for its on-trend sounds. However, Nal has no etymological roots in Slovene.
 
Based on other Slovenian choices such as Tai, Maj, Maks, and Lan, it is likely Nal emerged as a diminutive form, possibly of Nikola or Nikolaj ("people of victory"), Nathaniel ("gift of God"), Arnold ("eagle power"), Kornel ("horn"), or Manuel ("God is with us", or as a masculine form of Natalja ("born at Christmas"). This however is all conjecture. 
 
Another possible source is from the Sanskrit Nala or Kunala, meaning "stem" and "lotus" respectively.

unique names that start with the letter N, including Naoise, Naoise, Narcissa, Nanala, Nairne, Nadab, Nogah, Nilin, Ngozi, Nimbus, Nightingale, Nebula, Novel, Nepenthe, Nutmeg, Norita, Niloufar, and Nal. (Page 11)

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