Unique Names that Start With N

Nunana

Ewe

"gift"

Sweet but spirited, Nunana is a name used by the Ewe tribe of West Africa and is most familiar as a given name in Ghana. Derived from the word for "gift", it is a pleasant choice with nicknames Nuna…

Noctiluna

Latin

"night-shiner"

In Roman and Sabine mythology, Noctiluna was occasionally used as an epithet for Luna, the embodiment and goddess of the moon. Meaning "night-shiner" or more literally "night moon", it is derived…

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…

Nuka

Greenlandic

"sister's younger sister, brother's younger brother"

One of the most popular names in Greenland, Nuka is a sweet unisex name with a versatile sound that, when used on a girl, translates to "a sister's younger sister".

Nollaig

Irish variation of Noel

"December, Christmas"

Considered an Irish variation of the French Noel and as the Irish name for the month of December, Nollaig is a relatively modern creation, used as a unisex name since the 20th century. Given to 3…

Noxli

Modern invention, English

"night; meadow by the round hill"

Noxli is an ultra-modern choice but with a hint of history borrowed from the Roman Nox and the feel of choices like Tesni and Mabli. On one hand, it may be considered a spelling variation of Knoxley…

Nuramirah

Malay, Arabic

"light + commander"

Bright and brilliant, Nuramirah is a Malay compound name, blending two popular names, both of Arabic origin. Comprised of Nur, meaning "light", and Amirah, meaning "commander, princess, leader", it…

Noramira

Malay, Arabic

"light + commander"

Also transcribed as Nuramira and Nuramirah, this name combines the popular Arabic names Nor (or Nur) and Amirah. Meaning "light" and "commander, princess" respectively, they come together to form a…

Nuramira

Malay, Arabic

"light + commander"

A powerful and pretty compound name, blending the two popular Arabic names: Nur and Amira. Used predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore, the name may also be transcribed as Nuramirah and Noramira,…

Neroli

English, Sabine, "orange blossom oil; strong"

"orange blossom oil; strong"

A fragrant and melodic name, Neroli is usually associated with an essential oil made from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Less floral than orange blossom water, Neroli gets its name from the…

Naelith

Modern invention, possibly a variation of Naeli, Nayeli, or Nael

"I love you; generous; given by God"

Naelith made its entry to the US stats in 2025 when it was one of fastest rising debuts of the years, featuring alongside Elanith and Kyomie. Given to 44 girls, Naelith is likely a variation of Naeli…

Nellary

Literary invention

An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz .

Nim

Modern invented name

Australian writer Wendy Orr put this name on the map with her hit Nim's Island " series of children's books, about a smart young girl who lives on an island in the South Pacific. Abigail Breslin…