3832 Captivating Baby Names That Start With N

Imagine you're writing the first chapter of your baby's story. Choosing a baby name that starts with N can set a captivating tone for this new beginning. In the United States, several baby names that start with N have captured the hearts of many. Noah, Natalie, Nancy, and Nicholas are among the top picks (1). These names have been loved for years due to their timeless charm. Names beginning with N can be found in various languages and cultures, each bringing its flavor. Some N-names with varied origins include Nara, a Celtic name meaning 'happy,' Nilo, a Greek name signifying 'river,' and Nymeria, an English name that means 'warrior princess.’ This diversity helps parents find N names that match their heritage and values.

No matter your preference, there is an N name for everyone. If you are looking for long and sophisticated names, options like Nebuchadnezzar, a biblical name, and Nchedochukwu, an Igbo or Nigerian name, are perfect choices. For short and sweet N names, consider Nea, a Finnish name, or Nik, a Greek origin name. If you want your child to stand out from the crowd, rare and unique names such as Nacio, a Spanish-origin name, and Nyssa, a Greek-origin name, can also be chosen.

Many famous people and beloved fictional characters have names that start with N. Natalie Portman, a famous actress, and Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, are notable examples. Fictional characters like Nancy Drew, the famous teenage detective, and Ned Stark from Game of Thrones also add to the charm of N names. If you have decided to go with an N-name for your child, there are many to choose from around the world. Explore your options and pick the one that you love the most.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Nora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honorable
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Nova
Baby Girl Sign Girl New star
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Naomi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pleasantness; Beautiful
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Natalie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Born on Christmas
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Nathan
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God; God has given
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Nolan
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who shouts or howls
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Natalia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Born on Christmas
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Nevaeh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heaven
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Nicholas
Baby Boy Sign Boy People's victory
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Nathaniel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God
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Norah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Honor; Respect; Shining light; Sunrays
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Nicolas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Noelle
Baby Girl Sign Girl Birth
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Nyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Achiever
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Nash
Baby Boy Sign Boy At the ash tree
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Nico
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Niko
Baby Boy Sign Boy People's victory
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Nina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little girl; God is gracious
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Nicole
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victory of the people
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Nasir
Baby Boy Sign Boy Helper; Protector; Friend; Victory
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Nayeli
Baby Girl Sign Girl Expression of love; Open
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Noel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Born on Christmas
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Nylah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Achiever
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Nehemiah
Baby Boy Sign Boy God comforts
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Navy
Baby Girl Sign Girl The new one; The Ninth position
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Nadia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
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Nikolai
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Nia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goal; Determination; Purpose
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Nikolas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Nalani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Calm skies; Serenity of the heavens
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Nola
Baby Girl Sign Girl The one who has fair complexion
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Naya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Aim; Purpose
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Nixon
Baby Boy Sign Boy The son of the Greek Goddess of victory
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Neil
Baby Boy Sign Boy Champion; Fury; Passion
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Noemi
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pleasantness; Delight
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Nelson
Baby Boy Sign Boy Son of Neil; Cloud; Champion
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Nala
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gift; Beloved; Stem
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Nellie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Shining
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Novah
Baby Girl Sign Girl New
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Novalee
Baby Girl Sign Girl New meadow
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Nathanael
Baby Boy Sign Boy Gift of God; God has given
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Niklaus
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Natasha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day
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Nyomi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Pleasant; Delightful; Beautiful
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Nancy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Divine; Grace; Favor; Beautiful
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Nyra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Planting; To sow; Brightness; Light
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Nataly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day; Birth of the lord
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Nori
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace; Doctrine; Seaweed
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Nikko
Baby Boy Sign Boy Deity of success
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Nathalia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day
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Nairobi
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Cool water
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Nathaly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Born on the 25th of December
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Nazir
Baby Boy Sign Boy One who is comparable
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Nathalie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day
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Niam
Baby Boy Sign Boy Radiant; Bright
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Nickolas
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Neveah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
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Novaleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Feminine; Modern; Unique
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Nahla
Baby Girl Sign Girl First drink of water; Honey bee
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Nayla
Baby Girl Sign Girl A winner; One who goes ahead to get everything
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Nikola
Baby Boy Sign Boy Glorious triumph of the nation
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Natanael
Baby Boy Sign Boy Best gift of God
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Nailah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Successful; Obtainer; Winner; Gracious; Charitable
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Nick
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victory of the people
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Nile
Baby Boy Sign Boy Victor; Winner; Defeater; Titleholder
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Naila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Attainer; Successful
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Nicolette
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victory of the people
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Nelly
Baby Girl Sign Girl The most stunning and gorgeous woman
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Neal
Baby Boy Sign Boy Zealous; Adoring; Zealous; Fervent
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Nariah
Baby Girl Sign Girl The lamp; Lantern of God
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Naveah
Baby Girl Sign Girl "Heaven" spelled backwards
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Nadine
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hope; Showerer of blessings
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Natalee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Born on Christmas
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Nechama
Baby Girl Sign Girl Luxury; Support; Well-being; Consolation
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Nate
Baby Boy Sign Boy God has given; He gave
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Neriah
Baby Girl Sign Girl The shining light of the most high God
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Noelani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fog from paradise
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Neymar
Baby Boy Sign Boy Not accessible; Not obtainable
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Noelia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Delightful Christmas time
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Nyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Purpose
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Neel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Sky blue color; Bluish image
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Nigel
Baby Boy Sign Boy Hero, Dark-haired
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Natalya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christ's birthday child
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Naim
Baby Boy Sign Boy Calm; Happy
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Nestor
Baby Boy Sign Boy Tourist; Adventurer; Holidaymaker; Explorer
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Niall
Baby Boy Sign Boy Champion; Hero
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Nila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dark blue; Sapphire; God is my judge
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Niya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Purpose
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Naima
Baby Girl Sign Girl Plesantness; Tranquil
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Noella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas
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Nour
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light
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Nyle
Baby Boy Sign Boy Infatuation for others; Attracted to others
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Novalynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl New beginning or young beauty
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Nell
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Dazzling
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Nariyah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex High regard; Exalted position
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Naia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wave; Sea foam
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Navya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fresh; Young; Praiseworthy
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Nya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend; Young; Purpose
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Naylani
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heavenly; Lovely one
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Neev
Baby Boy Sign Boy Groundwork; Elementary; Basis; Rudimentary
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Imagine a world without the letter N, there would be no 'night,' no 'nature,' no 'notes,' and no 'names.' The letter N originated from a snake hieroglyph used by Semitic speakers in Egypt and its significance is evident in the many things and objects we encounter daily. From Na to Nzuri, baby names that start with N each tell their unique story and hold special meaning. Choosing the perfect N- name might not be an easy task. Yet, when you encounter a name that evokes the same warmth and love you feel when you think of your child, you'll know it's the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any nature-inspired names that start with the letter N?

Several nature-inspired names start with the letter N. Nadeesh refers to a natural stream of water, while Nadinatha means ‘Lord of streams or rivers.’ Nadyne signifies a flower bud or blossom, and Nahal represents a young plant. Nahar denotes a small stream of water, and Nahari means a river. Nahrin is associated with a river, and Nore refers to a small river in Ireland.

2. What famous female name starts with N?

Some famous female names that start with the letter N include Nicole, Natalie, Nia, Nina, Nancy, Naomi, and Nora. These names have been popular in the US, frequently appearing in the top 1000 baby names. Each name carries its distinct charm and has been associated with notable figures across various fields.

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  1. Top Names Over the Last 100 Years.
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