This is a list of submitted names in which the person who added the name is
Lucille.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nelleke f DutchDutch diminutive of
Cornelia and
Petronella, formed using the diminutive suffix
-ke. A literary bearer is Dutch novelist Nelleke Noordervliet (1945-), born Petronella.
Neophron m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Nephalion m Greek MythologyMost likely derived from the Greek adjective νηφάλιος
(nephalios), which literally means "without wine, holding no wine, unmixed with wine". It refers to abstinence from intoxicating wine (i.e. physical sobriety), so a more figurative meaning of the word would be "sober, clear-headed, temperate"... [
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Nephon m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun νήφων
(nephon) meaning "sober". This name was borne by two ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.
Nepomuk m Czech, Dutch (Rare), GermanWhen this given name first came into use, it was usually given in honour of the medieval saint John of Nepomuk (c. 1345-1393). He was born and raised in the town of Pomuk, which is what Nepomuk refers to... [
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Nepotianus m Late Roman, HistoryThis Roman cognomen is derived from the Roman nomen gentile
Nepotius, which itself was derived from the Latin word
nepos meaning "grandson, nephew, descendant". A bearer of this name was the 4th-century Roman usurper Nepotianus, a nephew of Constantine the Great (via Nepotianus' mother, Eutropia).
Neron m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, UkrainianHellenized form of
Nero 1 as well as the Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Polish, Russian, Serbian and Ukrainian form of the name.
Nerseh m Parthian, Armenian (Rare)Parthian and Armenian form of
Narseh. This name was once commonly used in Armenia, but it is extremely rare there nowadays; there are roughly a handful of men with this name in Armenia... [
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Nestorios m Ancient GreekExtended form of
Nestor. This was borne by a 5th-century Christian theologian who was condemned as a heretic at the Council of Ephesus (431).
Nev m HebrewShort form of
Yaniv. A known bearer of this name is Yaniv "Nev" Schulman (b. 1984), an Israeli-American producer, actor and photographer.
Neviana f BulgarianVariant transcription of
Nevyana. A known bearer of this name is the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Neviana Vladinova (b. 1994).
Ngoia f Indigenous Australian, WarlpiriOf Australian Aboriginal origin (Warlpiri, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name is Ngoia Pollard Napaltjarri (b. circa 1948), an Australian Aboriginal painter.
Niarzina f Near Eastern Mythology, Elamite MythologyThis was the name of a goddess in Elamite religion. It is uncertain what the meaning of her name was in the Elamite language, though the second part of her name may have been derived from Elamite
sina or
zini meaning "(the) lady"... [
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Niaz m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of the Persian name
Niyaz. A known bearer of this name is Niaz Diasamidze (b. 1973), a member of the Georgian folk-rock band 33a.
Nicermenic m Indigenous TasmanianMeaning unknown. This was the name of the father of Fanny Cochrane Smith (1834-1905), who was the last fluent speaker of a Tasmanian language.
Nicocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Nikokles. This name was borne by two kings from the island of Cyprus: one was a king of Paphos (4th century BC), the other was a king of Salamis (4th century BC).
Nicol m & f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare)Medieval Dutch shorter form or variant of
Nicolaes. It was exclusively a masculine name at the time. The name has since become used on females as well, which happened in the second half of the 20th century (after World War II)... [
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Niegomir m PolishDerived from Slavic
nieg "delight" combined with Slavic
mir "peace".
Niegosław m PolishDerived from Slavic
nieg "delight" combined with Slavic
slav "glory".
Niesco m Dutch (Rare)Variant spelling of
Niesko. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch politician Niesco Dubbelboer (b. 1962).
Nikainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [
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Nikaios m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective νικαῖος
(nikaios) meaning "of victory, belonging to victory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Nikarchos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη
(nike) "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Nikasagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasiboulos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasichares m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasichoros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasidamos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasidikos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasikrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasilaos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasimachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasimenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasios m Ancient GreekThere are several possibilities for the etymology of this name, which are all related to each other.... [
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Nikasipolis f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasitimos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikator m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from νικάτωρ
(nikator), which is the Doric Greek form of νικήτωρ
(niketor) meaning "winner, conqueror". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νικάω
(nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail".... [
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Nikesermos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesias m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".... [
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Nikesiboulos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesidemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesidikos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesikrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesiphon m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesipolis f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikippos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Niklaas m DutchShorter form or variant of
Nikolaas. In other words, you could say that this name is basically the modern form of the medieval name
Niklaes, which is a variant form of
Niclaes.
Nikoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective νικόβουλος
(nikoboulos) meaning "prevailing in the council", which consists of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Nikochares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).
Nikokreon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κρέων
(kreon) meaning "king" (also see
Kreon).
Nikollaq m AlbanianAlbanian form of
Nikolakis. Unlike the original Greek name, the Albanian form is used as an official name on birth certificates.
Nikolochos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Nikomenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".
Nikophon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Nikoteles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).
Nikotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Niktopolion m Russian (Archaic)Russian form of
Nikopolitianos through a Greek corruption of the name. This corruption was probably Νυκτοπολιων
(Nyktopolion) or something close to it, which led to the name being associated with the night, as it closely resembles the Greek adjective νυκτιπόλος
(nyktipolos) meaning "roaming by night".... [
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Niktopolione m Georgian (Archaic)Georgian form of
Nikopolitianos through a Greek corruption of the name. This corruption was probably Νυκτοπολιων
(Nyktopolion) or something close to it, which led to the name being associated with the night, as it closely resembles the Greek adjective νυκτιπόλος
(nyktipolos) meaning "roaming by night".
Nineli f Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Ninel. A known bearer of this name is the Georgian actress Nineli Chankvetadze (b. 1957).
Nix m Germanic MythologyThis is the name of masculine shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology, who apparently derive their name from Proto-Germanic
nikwus or
nikwis(i) "wash". See also
Nixe for the female counterpart(s).
Nixe f Germanic MythologyThis is the name of feminine shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology, who apparently derive their name from Proto-Germanic
nikwus or
nikwis(i) "wash". See also
Nix for the male counterpart(s).
Noadiah m & f BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name
No'adhyah (also found spelled as
Now'adyah) which meant "meeting with
Yahweh". In the Bible, this was the name of a female prophet (mentioned in Neh... [
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Nodar m GeorgianGeorgian form of
Naudar. Known bearers of this name include Georgian author Nodar Dumbadze (1928-1984) and Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili (1988-2010).
Nodiko m GeorgianDiminutive of
Nodar. A known bearer of this name is the Georgian singer Nodar "Nodiko" Tatishvili (b. 1986).
Nodirbek m Tajik, UzbekTajik and Uzbek form of
Nadirbek. A known bearer of this name is the Uzbek chess player Nodirbek Abdusattorov (b. 2004).
Noes f DutchDutch (usually informal rather than official) short form of names containing
-nous- and
-noes-, such as
Anouschka (and its many variant spellings, such as
Anoeska) and
Manouschka (and its many variant spellings, such as
Manoeska).
Noks f Dutch (Rare)Short form of
Arnolda and related names, such as
Arnoldina. The name might possibly be of West Frisian origin, as the one Dutch bearer of the name (a woman) that I had come across, had a surname that is most prevalent in the Dutch province of Friesland... [
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Nokuzola f XhosaApparently means "quiet", "calm" or "peace" in Xhosa.
Nomion m Greek MythologyMost likely derived from the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (also see
Eunomia). However, a derivation from the Greek noun νομός
(nomos) meaning "place of pasturage" as well as "dwelling place" is also quite possible... [
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Nonia f Late Roman, HistoryFeminine form of
Nonius. A bearer of this name was Nonia Celsa, the wife of Roman Emperor Macrinus as well as the mother of Roman Emperor Diadumenian.
Nonianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen, which is an extended form of
Nonius. A bearer of this name was Marcus Servilius Nonianus, a Roman historian from the 1st century AD.
Nonius m Late RomanRoman nomen gentile, which is derived from the Roman praenomen
Nonus. Bearers of this name include Roman general and statesman Marcus Nonius Macrinus (2nd century AD) and his grandson, Roman senator Marcus Nonius Arrius Mucianus (3rd century AD).
Nonna f Soviet, Russian (Rare)Either a contracted form or a diminutive of
Noyabrina. A known bearer of this name was the Russian actress Noyabrina "Nonna" Mordyukova (1925-2008).
Noras m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire".... [
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Norayr m ArmenianDerived from Armenian
nor "new" combined with Armenian
ayr "man".
Norgailas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norgaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norgedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norgintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Normantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Normintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Nortautas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvaidas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvainas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvaišas m Lithuanian (Rare)The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvaldas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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Norvydas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire"... [
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