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Nathaniell m English (Archaic)
Variant of Nathaniel recorded in the 16th century.
Nathanielle f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Nathaniel, using the suffix -elle.
Nathanya f English (Rare)
English variant of Nathania and Natania.
Nathin m English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nathan.
Natica f English
Possible variation of Nautica (or perhaps a blend of Natalie and Monica).... [more]
Natie m & f English
Diminutive of Nathan, Nathaniel, Ignatius or Natalie.
Natius m English
Short form of Ignatius.
Nats f & m English, Filipino
Short form of Natalie, Nathanael and other names that begin with nat-.
Natti f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Nattie, used as a diminutive for Natalie/Natalia.
Nattie f English, Scots
Diminutive of names beginning with Nat-, such as Natalie, as well as a Scots diminutive of Henrietta.
Natto m English
Nickname for Nathanael and Nathaniel.
Natty m & f English
Diminutive of Nathaniel, Natalie and other names containing the element nat.
Naunton m English (Archaic)
Transferred use of either the surname Naunton or the place name Naunton.... [more]
Nautica f English (American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Likely based on the English word nautical, which is derived from Latin nauticus meaning "pertaining to ships or sailors", ultimately from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship". Use of the name may also be influenced by the American clothing company Nautica.
Navarone m English (Rare)
Likely derived from Navarone, the name of a fictional Greek island from the novel The Guns of Navarone (1957) written by Alistair MacLean (1922-1987).... [more]
Navarro m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Navarro.
Nazareth f & m English (Puritan), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Indian (Christian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish, Armenian (Rare)
From the biblical place name, now an Arabic city in northern Israel (see Nazareth). In the New Testament it is referred to as the home town of Jesus Christ, and is used as one of his titles: Jesus of Nazareth.... [more]
Neala f English
Feminine form of Neal.
Neale m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Neale.
Nealy f English
Either a feminine form of Neal or a diminutive of Cornelia.
Neander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), English, German
Latinized form of Neandros. However, in modern times, this name is best known as a surname - the most prominent bearer of which is the German theologian and hymn writer Joachim Neander (1650-1680)... [more]
Neave f English (British)
Anglicized form of Niamh.
Nebraska f English
Nebraska is derived from transliteration of the archaic Otoe words Ñí Brásge (contemporary Otoe Ñí Bráhge), or the Omaha Ní Btháska meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the state.
Nectarine f English (Rare)
From the type of peach native to Greece, where the juice was treasured and called a "drink of the gods" or "nectar".
Nedenia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration and feminisation of Ned.
Nedra f English (American), Literature
Inspired by the name of a fictional place from the 1905 novel Nedra by George Barr McCutcheon. In the novel, Nedra is an island where some of the protagonists are stranded, but the cover illustration featuring a lady probably gave the impression that it was a personal name belonging to a female character... [more]
Needham m English
Transferred use of the surname Needham.
Neftaly m English
Variant of Neftali.
Neia f English (African)
Full of hope
Neilia f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nelia (a short form of Cornelia) influenced by the spelling of Neil... [more]
Neira f English
Diminutive of Deianeira.
Nellia f English (Rare)
Variant of Nelia and Nelly.
Nellora f English (American, Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Lenora.
Nelsan m English (American)
Likely a variant spelling of Nelson. A notable bearer of this name was the American actor Nelsan Ellis (1977-2017).
Nema f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variation of Nemea or the word "amen" spelled backwards.
Neola f English (Rare)
Possibly an invented name influenced by the sounds found other names such as Neoma, Viola, Leola and Theola.
Neoma f English (Rare)
Altered form of Naomi 1 (compare Naoma), though it is popularly claimed to mean "new moon" in Greek (apparently by association with the prefix neo "new, young" and mene "moon").
Neomia f English (American)
Possibly an American alteration of Naomi 1. Also compare Neoma.
Nepotian m English, German (Rare, Archaic), History
English and German form of Nepotianus. A bearer of this name was Nepotian of Asturias, a Visigothic count who became King of Asturias in 842 AD but was killed the same year.
Nerena f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be related to the Greek name Nereine (also found in the form Nerine), which is ultimately derived from Nereus... [more]
Neriyah f English (American, Modern)
Most probably a variant of Neriah.
Nevabelle f English
Combination of the name Neva and the name Belle.
Nevah f English (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Neva influenced by the spelling of Norah 1.
Nevia f Italian, English (Rare), Slovene (Rare), Croatian
Italian feminine form of Nevio, also occasionally used in English and, Croatian and Slovene.
Newman m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Newman.
Neya f English
Variant of Naya.
Neyah f English
Variant of Naya.
Neyland m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Neyland.
Niagara f English
From the massive waterfall located between Ontario Canada and the state of New York.
Niah f English (Rare)
Variant of Nya.
Nica f English (Rare)
Short form of Nicole, Nicolena, or names beginning with Nic. Variant of Nikki or Nicky
Nickayla f English (Modern, Rare)
Allegedly a blend of Nicole and Makayla.
Nicklaus m English
Anglicized form of Niklaus.
Nicomaine f English (Rare)
Combination of Nico and Maine. Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza-Atayde (1995-), known professionally as Maine Medoza, is a Filipina actress and television personality.
Nightingale f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred usage of the English surname Nightingale, in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), an English social reformer.... [more]
Nightshade f & m English (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".
Nikayla f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Mikayla, maybe influenced by Nicole.
Nikyta f & m English, Spanish
Variant of Nikita.
Ninetta f English (Rare), Hungarian (Rare), Sardinian, Romansh
Latinate diminutive of Nina 1 (compare Ninette). Charles Dickens used it for "the infant phenomenon" in his novel Nicholas Nickleby (1839).
Nineva f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Allegedly a corruption of Nineveh, the ancient Mesopotamian city on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, and capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
Ninja f English
An elaboration of Nina 1 intended to reflect the pronunciation of Spanish niña "little girl".
Nioma f English
Variant of Neoma.
Nirvana f English (Rare), Arabic (Egyptian)
Borrowed from Sanskrit निर्वाण (nirvana), meaning "blown out, extinguished" and referring to a state of paradise or heightened pleasure. Its use in the United States started sporadically in the 1970s and the rock band Nirvana (1987-1994) may have helped it to rise further in later years.
Nitara f Indian (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Sanskrit nitara (नितर) "deeply fixed; standing firm; having deep roots".
Niva f English (Rare)
Variant of Neva.
Noal m English
Masculine specific variant of 'Noel'.
Noanna f English (Rare)
Could be a combination of Noa 1, Noah 1 or the prefix no- and Anna.... [more]
Nolana f English (Rare)
Either derived from the flower of the same name or else intended as a feminine form of Nolan.
Noland m Scottish, Popular Culture, English
Transferred use of the surname Noland.
Nolena f English (Australian)
Feminine form of Nolan.
Nona f English
Short form of Winona.
Noralyn f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Nora 1 using the popular name suffix lyn.
Norann f English (American, Rare)
Likely a combination of Nora 1 and Ann.
Norella f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Nora 1.
Noretta f English
Diminutive of Nora 1.
Norita f English (American)
In the year 1935, a contest for naming an orphaned baby girl was held in the radio show 'Betty and Bob' with a price money of $10,000.... [more]
Normandie f English (Rare)
Derived from Normandie, the name of a region in France, called in English Normandy... [more]
Normani f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Norman.
Normetta f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Norma with the suffix -etta.
Northland m English (American, Rare)
The name was given to a baby boy born on a ship named 'Northland'.
Norval m English
Derived from the surname Norval, which is an Anglo-Scottish variant of Norville, a Norman French surname that was brought to Great Britain during or after the Norman Conquest... [more]
Noryanne f English (African)
Combinations of the name Nory and Anne 1 or Anna.
Nouveau f & m English (Rare)
Means "new" in French. This is not used as a given name in France.
Novalise f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Novalee, influenced by Annalise. The name Novalise was given to 11 girls born in the United States in 2021, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Novalyn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Novalynn. Novalyn was given to 26 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Novalynn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of Nova and Lynn.
Novana f English
Blend of Nova and Ana.
Novea f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Novia. According to the SSA, Novea was given to 5 girls in 2018.
Ntomakeh m English (African)
Ntomakeh is a palatial name in the Tikari villages of Bamunka-Ndop and Bamunkumbit in Ngoketunjia, Former British Southern Cameroons. It is a name for male title holders in the village signifying "nobility"... [more]
Numenia f English (Rare)
Hypothetical feminine form of Numenius which was occasionally used in the English-speaking world.
Numerian m English, German (Rare, Archaic), History
English and German form of Numerianus. This name was borne by a Roman Emperor from the 3rd century AD.
Nunnally m & f English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Nunnally. A notable bearer was the American filmmaker Nunnally Johnson (1897-1977). It was used for a female character in the Japanese anime television series 'Code Geass' (2006-2007) and its sequel (2008).
Nyana f English (Rare), African American (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements ny, ya and na, perhaps modelled on Ayanna.
Nylan m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a masculine form of Nyla, also used sometimes as feminine.
Nyna f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nina 1.
Nyra f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nyrah.
Oak m English
Old English āc, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch eik and German Eiche.
Oakes m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Oakes.
Oakland m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Oakland.
Oaklen m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Oakland or a masculine variant of Oaklyn.
Oaklie f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Oakley.
Oaks m English
Transferred use of the surname Oaks.
Oakwell m English
Transferred use of the surname Oakwell.
Oasis f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word oasis referring to a cultivated area (often a date palm grove) in a desert or semi-desert environment. An oasis can also provide habitat for animals and spontaneous plants.... [more]
Oather m English (American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. Some sources claim it's connected to the word oath.
Oats m English
Transferred use of the surname Oats.
Oax m English
Variant of Oaks.
Obama m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Obama. This name is given after the forty-fourth president of the United States Barack Obama.
Oceana f English (Rare), Brazilian (Rare, ?), German (Rare, ?)
Feminine form of Oceanus. As an English name, this was coined in the early 19th century.
Oceia f English (American, Rare), English
Possibly an elaboration from the word ocean.
Octa f English
Possible diminutive of Octavia.
Octaivia f English
Variant of Octavia.
Odella f English
May be a variant of Odelia 1 or a feminization of Odell.
Odhran m English
Anglicised form of Odhrán.
Odillya f English (Archaic)
Form of Odilia borne by a short-lived daughter (1598) of the poet Emilia Lanier and Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon.
Odonahue m English
Transferred use of the surname O'Donahue.
Oella f American, English
It is the name of a small historic mill town in Maryland founded in 1808 that inspired generations of women's name in one family.
Ojay m English (Rare)
Phonetic spelling of the initials OJ.
Oklahoma f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the state in the central United States. It is derived from Choctaw okla "people, nation" and humma "red, crimson, scarlet, ruddy" and by extension "honored, brave".
Olan m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Olan.
Oland m English (American)
Name of unknown meaning. Oland is possibly comprised of the Swedish elements ö, meaning "island," and land, meaning "land."... [more]
Olave f English (Rare)
Corruption of Olive, if not an adaption of the Norwegian name. A known bearer is the English aristocrat Olave Baden-Powell (1889-1977), the founder of the Girl Guiding movement.
Olean f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Meaning unknown. It could possibly be a variant of Oline. It could also be taken from the name of a city in New York state.
Oleander m & f Greek (Rare), English (Rare)
The name Oleander originated as an Greek name. In Greek, the name Oleander means "an evergreen tree."... [more]
Olevian m English (American, Rare)
Olevian is a latinised word meaning "from Olewig" (a town today incorporated into Trier, Germany).... [more]
Oliviyah f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Olivia. According to the SSA, Oliviyah was given to 6 girls in 2018.
Ollivander m English (American, Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Surname of Garrick Ollivander, a wizard and the owner of Ollivander's Wand Shop in the Harry Potter book series and movie franchise by J. K. Rowling. In the Harry Potter universe the name is said to be of Mediterranean origin and mean "he who owns the olive wand".
Omarosa f English (American, Rare)
Variant form of Omarose. A known bearer of this name is the American reality television personality Omarosa (b. 1974), who was born as Omarose Onee Manigault.
O'Neal m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname O'Neal.
Oneta f English
Variant of Anita 1. This is the name of two cities in Spain and Italy.
Oobah m English (British, Rare), Obscure
In the case of English author Oobah Butler, it is derived from her elder sister's nickname, which is of unknown origin.
Opaletta f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Opal.
Opalina f English
Elaborated form of Opal.
Opelia f English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
English variant or Latin American Spanish form of Ophelia.
Opha f English
Diminutive of Ophelia. Opha May Johnson (1878–1955) was the first woman to have enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
Optatian m English
English form of Optatianus. This was the name of a saint from the 6th century AD.
Orabel f English (Latinized)
From the Latin orabilis "easily entreated".
Orabella f English (Rare)
A Latin construction which suffixes orare with ābilis - thus interpretable as "given to prayer" or "entreatable."
Orabilia f English (Latinized)
Orabilia, or Orable, from the Latin orabilis "easily entreated".
Orace m Popular Culture, English (American, Rare)
Orace is the mule companion of Flip the Frog in such early 1930s cartoons as The Village Specialist, Spooks, and The Milkman, created by Ub Iwerks.... [more]
Oraia f English (Rare)
Derived from Greek oraia, meaning "beautiful" or "nice."
Oralene f English
A form of Ora 1.
Oraline f English
A form of Ora 1.
Orange f & m English
First found as a feminine given name in medieval times, in the forms Orenge and Orengia. The etymology is uncertain, and may be after the place in France named Orange... [more]
Orchard m English
Transferred use of the surname Orchard.
Orchart m English
The name of two of Isabella Beeton's sons.
Orera f English (Modern, Rare), Spanish, Southern African, Eastern African
Possibly from Spanish or Italian orera meaning, "aurora." See also Aurora.
Oretha f English (Rare)
Meaning unknown. It is perhaps a variant of Aretha or an elaboration of Ora. It has been used on rare occasion in the United States, and is also common in Liberia.
Oriah f English
Variant of Oria.