Nua

Borrowed from the Irish word for "new" and "modern", Nua could make a novel alternative to Nova or Neo, or to the similar sounding Noa and Nora. In Ireland, its pronunciation varies regionally, with noo-uh, noo, and noh in use, though English speakers are likely to choose the two-syllable option.

Beyond its Irish roots, Nua is an Ogoni name used in Nigeria where it means "second born", and also a Vietnamese name, where it may mean "female, woman", "flower bud", or "half". In Portuguese, however, it relates to the word for "nude, naked" which might be something to bear in mind when choosing the name.

Pronounced NOO-uh.