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Literary name and Scandinavian
"daring"
Nenna is the name of the heroine of Penelope Fitzgerald's novel Offshore , but it's also sparingly used in Scandinavia as a variant of the name Nanna. Nanna is a diminutive of various names,…
Roman mythology name
This would be tough enough for a boy to handle, but near impossible for a girl.
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.
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…
Greek mythology name
A new brand of eyedrop.
Nerisse is a delicate feminine name with likely roots in Greek mythology, possibly connected to the Nereids - sea nymphs who were daughters of Nereus. This uncommon name has a lyrical, flowing…
Welsh
"chief, lady"
A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief",…
Neryssa appears to be a variant spelling of Nerissa, a feminine name with literary connections and classical origins. The name Nerissa comes from Greek roots, possibly derived from 'Nereis,' meaning…
Welsh variation of Agnes
This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.
Spanish
"to snow"
One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.
Italian
"snow white, snow-capped"
An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
Portuguese
"snows"
A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows.
Maori
"reflections on the water"
New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New…
Irish
"cloud"
While Niall -- pronounced as Neil or like the river Nile -- is conventionally a boys' name, it might theoretically work for girls.
Niam is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish Gaelic, it may be a variant spelling of Niamh, meaning "bright" or "radiant," which was the name of a princess in Irish mythology…
Nichele is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Nicole or Michele, blending elements of both these more common names. Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the…
Nicholina is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate form of Nicole or Nicola, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' This elegant variation maintains…
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.
Word name
Dark and enigmatic. A baby named Night would follow in the African tradition of day naming—naming a child based on the day of the week, time of day, or season in which he or she was born.
Bird name from German
"night singer"
Charming nature name made even more appealing by the connection to iconic nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale.
