Unique Girl Names that Start With N

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…

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…

Nairne

Scottish

"river with alder trees"

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.

Narcissa

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…

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.

Narnia

Literary place-name

This Latin-sounding place-name, created by C. S. Lewis for his Chronicles , will undoubtedly be adopted by a few admiring parents.

Narva

Modern invented name

Though newly created, has a dated feel.

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.

Nemy

Mende

"sweet"

Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.

Nera

Hebrew

"candle, light"

Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

Nerida

Greek; Aboriginial

"sea nymph, mermaid; red waterlily"

This is one of the more unusual examples of a group of Greek names connected to the sea, which makes sense for a nation of coastline and islands. The Nereids or water nymphs were the daughters of sea…

Nereida

Greek

"sea nymph"

More intriguing than the more familiar form Nerida, this name is perfect for a beach baby, or a baby born under a water sign.

Nevara

Spanish

"to snow"

One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.

Nevis

Place-name

Highly unusual name of a small, tranquil island in the Caribbean; chosen for her daughter by singer Nelly Furtado.

Ngozi

African, Nigerian-Igbo

"blessing"

Dynamic and creative; common in Africa, challenging here. Pronunciation isn't as difficult as you'd guess, but everyone will have to ask. Many favor n-GO-zee, but a native speaker tells us that it is…

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.

Nikeesha

Modern invented name

A pretty but none-too-classy amalgamation of Nicole and Keesha.

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…

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…