Niekym & fDutch For men, this name is a diminutive of Nicolaas via its short form Niek. For women, this name is a diminutive of Nicola 2, Nicole, Nicolette, Nicolien, Nicolina and Nicoline (all very commonly used in the Netherlands as feminine forms of the aforementioned Nicolaas).... [more]
NiemirmPolish (Archaic) Allegedly derived from Polish nie "not" and the Slavic name element mir "peace; world". In old Masovian sources the name Erazm often appears as a replacement for this name in the form of Niemierz.
Niennáf & mSami Listed in Finnish linguist Pekka Sammallahti's Northern Sámi dictionary Sámi-suoma sátnegirji / Saamelais-suomalainen sanakirja (1989) as a Northern Sámi personal name (gender not given) and surname... [more]
NierodmMedieval Polish Derived from Polish nie "not" and Old Slavic *rodъ "family; generation".
Niesm & fDutch (Rare), Limburgish (Rare), North Frisian (Rare), West Frisian (Rare) In Dutch, Frisian and Limburgish, Nies is predominantly a masculine given name. For the Dutch, it is a variant form of Nijs (which has a different pronunciation), while for the Frisians, it is a variant spelling of Nys (which has the same pronunciation)... [more]
NiescomDutch (Rare) Variant spelling of Niesko. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch politician Niesco Dubbelboer (b. 1962).
NieskomDutch (Rare) Probably derived from Nies, in which case it is possibly a pet form of the name.
NiffmAmerican (Rare) Short for Kenneth. Popularized in the SNL Firing Skits with Dana and Niff. Used more as a comical kind of nickname because of this.
NigglemLiterature Niggle is the main character in "Leaf by Niggle", a short story written by J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit", and many other stories. Niggle's story, however, has nothing to do with Middle Earth, the lands in which Tolkien's most famous works take place... [more]
Nightingalef & mEnglish (Rare) Possibly a transferred usage of the English surname Nightingale, in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), an English social reformer.... [more]
Nightmarem & fPopular Culture From the English word nightmare referring to a bad dream seen in the mind while sleeping. This is the name of a character in Marvel Comics.
Nightsf & mPopular Culture Derived from the English word "nights". This is the name of the main character in the SEGA video game franchise "NiGHTS". In the games, NiGHTS is a genderless flying jester who must fight off a nightmare lord and his minions to protect the world of dreams by fusing with human children to gain their powers.
Nightshadef & mEnglish (Rare) From the common name for plants in the Solanaceae, especially Atropa belladonna, a highly toxic perennial also known as deadly nightshade and belladonna. Ultimately from Old English niht "night" and sceadu "shadow, shade".
NiharmSanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Indian, Maithili Meaning "mist", "dew", or "snow" in various South Asian languages. Masculine form of Nihara. Derived from the Sankrit word नीहार (nihara) meaning "mist", "heavy dew", "fog", or "snow".
NijimarumJapanese (Modern, Rare) From Niji combined with the suffix 丸 (maru) meaning "circle, round," used before the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as a suffix denoting affection (along with -maro (麿/麻呂)) and was given to boys of upper class until they came of age, usually at ages 13 to 17.... [more]
NikagorasmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη (nike) meaning "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αγορευω (agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek αγορα (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market".
NikainetosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
NikaiosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective νικαῖος (nikaios) meaning "of victory, belonging to victory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
NikarchosmAncient Greek The 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".
NikasmAncient Greek, Lithuanian, Russian (Rare) Derived either from the active present tense of the Greek verb νικάω (nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail" or from the accusative plural of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".... [more]
NikasagorasmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasiboulosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasicharesmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasichorosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasidamosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasidikosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasiklesmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasikratesmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasilaosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasimachosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasimenesmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasiosmAncient Greek There are several possibilities for the etymology of this name, which are all related to each other.... [more]
NikasipposmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikasitimosmAncient Greek The 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:... [more]
NikatormAncient Greek, History Derived 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".... [more]
NikeimJapanese The words 日 (ni), the shortened form of "nichi" means "day" ,"daily" or "sun", and 經 (kei), means "classic works" or "economic". Borne by a character in a fangame, Super Danganronpa Another 2.
NikelmWest Frisian (Rare), German (Silesian), Vilamovian Modern West Frisian form of the archaic name Nyckel, which was a short form of Nyckele. Alternatively, one can also say that this name is a short form of Nikele, which is a younger form of the aforementioned name Nyckele... [more]
NikeratosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective ἐρατός (eratos) meaning "lovely" (see Erato).
NikesermosmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesiasmAncient Greek Derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".... [more]
NikesiboulosmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesidemosmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesidikosmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesikratesmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesiphonmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NikesipposmAncient Greek The 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"... [more]
NiketmIndian A person who has his own home and family
Nikiaf & mEnglish (Modern) Variant of Nikki, inspired by Nakia. Like Nakia, Nikia saw a boost in its usage in the United States in 1974, thanks to the short-lived television police drama series 'Nakia,' which was shown in that year.
NikipposmAncient Greek Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Nikitaf & mJapanese From Japanese 二 (ni) meaning "two", 希 (ki) meaning "hope" combined with 多 (ta) meaning "many, much". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NiklaasmDutch Shorter 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.
NiklotmPolabian, History Niklot (1090 – August 1160) was a chief or prince of the Slavic Obotrites and an ancestor of the House of Mecklenburg.
NikoboulosmAncient Greek Derived 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".... [more]
NikocharesmAncient Greek Derived 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).
NikochorosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".
NikodimosmGreek Modern Greek spelling of Nikodemos. A known bearer of this name is the Cypriot soccer manager and former soccer player Nikodimos "Nikki" Papavasiliou (b. 1970).
NikodorosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
NikoklesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
NikokratesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
NikokreonmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κρέων (kreon) meaning "king" (also see Kreon).
NikolochosmAncient Greek Derived 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... [more]
NikolozimGeorgian Form of Nikoloz with the nominative suffix, used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
NikomenesmAncient Greek The 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".
NikophonmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
NikopolitianosmLate Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek Derived from Latin Nicopolitanus meaning "Nicopolitan, Nicopolite", as in: a citizen of Nicopolis. Also compare the Greek word πολίτης (polites) meaning "citizen, freeman".... [more]
NikosthenesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
NikotelesmAncient Greek Derived 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).
NikotimosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
NiktopolionmRussian (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".... [more]
NiktopolionemGeorgian (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".
Nimbusm & fObscure Meaning "halo" or "dark cloud." First seen as a label for the halos depicted around the heads of significant figures in religious artwork. Used as an etymological root for the names of clouds, especially storm clouds... [more]
NinanmIndian (Christian, Rare, Archaic) The name Ninan നൈനാൻ has been in use with the Syrian Christian community of Kerala especially around the Kottayam district. It is a Malayalam variant of the biblical name Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
Ninevehf & mBiblical, English (Rare) Named after the ancient city in Assyria, which is said to derive from Latin Ninive and Septuagint Greek Nineyḗ (Νινευή) under influence of Biblical Hebrew Nīnewēh (נִינְוֶה)... [more]
NingirsumSumerian Mythology, History (Ecclesiastical), Literature Means "Lord of Girsu (a city in Ancient Sumer)", deriving from the Sumerian element nin ("lord"). Another name for the Sumerian god of war Ninurta, who was possibly worshipped under this name in the city of Girsu itself... [more]
Ningningf & mChinese From Chinese 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm, serene" combined with itself. Other character combinations can form this name as well.
NíngutmGreenlandic Greenlandic name meaning "line", "rope" (with which something is lowered); "spider's web".
Ninsi'annaf & mSumerian Mythology Ancient Sumerian god or goddess of Venus. The name means "divine lady, illumination of heaven" or "divine lady of the redness of heaven".
NintendomEnglish From Nintendo Company, Limited (任天堂株式会社), the Japanese video game manufacturer, from Japanese 任天堂 (Nintendō) meaning “Luck of Heaven”.
Ninurta-nadin-shumimBabylonian Means "Ninurta is giver of progeny". Name borne by a Babylonian king of the 2nd dynasty of Isin, who ruled c. 1127–1122 BC.
Nionm & fEnglish Possibly from the Irish name of the fifth letter of the Ogham alphabet, an Early Medieval alphabet used to write the early Irish language and later the Old Irish language.
NípingrmOld Norse, Norse Mythology Meaning unknown; possibly related to hnipinn ("drooping; downcast"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.