Girls Names K Through O

Nakota

Nakota refers to a Native American people closely related to the Dakota and Lakota, who are part of the Great Sioux Nation. As a feminine name, it draws directly from this indigenous heritage and…

Nakotah

Sioux

"friend to all"

This name of one of the three tribes in the Great Sioux Nation could provide an interesting alternative to Dakota.

Naledi

Sesotho

"Star"

An African option for people looking for alternatives for Stella and Estelle, with a starry meaning.

Nami

Japanese

"ocean wave"

An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in the US receiving…

Nan

English, diminutive of Nancy

Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The…

Nanako

Japanese

"rainbow"

A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s…

Nanetta

Nanetta is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of names like Anne, Anna, or Nan. With Italian or French influences, it essentially means "little Ann" or "graceful little one," as Ann…

Nanette

French diminutive of Anne

"grace"

There was a time when French names like Annette, Paulette – and Nanette – were chic, but now, we'd have to say "No, no, Nanette".

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…

Narcisse

Narcisse is a refined feminine name with French origins, derived from the Greek word 'narkissos,' referring to the narcissus flower. In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter known for his beauty…

Narelle

Australian Aboriginal

"little river"

The Narellan is the name of a river in New South Wales. From this name comes this quasi-French girls' name, which is quite common in Australia.

Naretha

Aboriginal

"a saltbush"

As far-flung as the outback.

Narissa

Narissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Narcissa (derived from the Greek word for 'narcissus flower') or a Western adaptation of the Indian name Narisa.…

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.

Naryssa

Naryssa appears to be a modern feminine name that may be a variant of Narissa or an elaboration of names like Marissa. It could also draw inspiration from Greek mythology, possibly related to water…

Nascha

Navajo

"owl"

A Navajo nature name with a cool, fresh sound.

Nashoba

Nashoba is a feminine name with Native American origins, specifically from the Choctaw language where it means "wolf". This unique name carries the symbolic power and spiritual significance that many…

Nasim

Arabic and Urdu

"breeze, fresh air"

A unisex Arabic name with a fresh and nature related meaning, Nasim may also be spelled as Naseem in Urdu and Arabic, and as Nesim in Turkish. Used predominantly on boys in Iran, it leans feminine in…

Nasima

Arabic

"breeze, fresh air"

Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.

Nastazia

Nastazia is a feminine name of Eastern European origin, representing a variant spelling of Anastasia, which comes from Greek meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth.' This distinctive spelling gives the…