Baby Names Starting with N

Handsome or beautiful

Hawaiian name with 'lani' relating to sky or heaven, suggesting celestial or heavenly qualities.

Meaning pleasantness or sweetness, a variant of the Hebrew name Naomi.

Pleasantness; sweetness; delightfulness.

Descendant of the champion; variant of Nolan from Irish heritage.

Black; used as a modern name referencing the color or film noir aesthetic.

Black; the feminine form of the French color 'noir.'

Famous, noble, champion

Heavenly or calm; derived from Hawaiian elements suggesting celestial peace and serenity.

Northern and bright; a variant form of Norberto

Pleasantness or sweetness. A Hebrew name conveying grace, beauty, and charm.

Informal nickname, often short for Nora, Noni, or other names.

Comfort, rest, and consolation

Light or illumination; embodies divine clarity and brightness

Light, illumination. Arabic name symbolizing brightness and radiance.

Light and illumination. Variant of Nur, a name symbolizing radiance in Persian and Arabic cultures.

Related to light and illumination; symbolizes brightness and guidance

Honor, light, woman of honor

Honor

Honorable beauty; combines honor and beautiful

Combination of Nora (bright, light) and Jane (God is gracious).

Combination of Nora (honorable) and Lee (meadow). A modern creation blending classical and nature-inspired elements.

Honor and lake. Compound name combining Nora (Irish, honor) with Lynn (Welsh, lake).

Bright from the north; female form of Norbert, symbolizing northern light and clarity.

Honor or woman of the north; represents integrity

Arabic word for a water-lifting wheel used in ancient irrigation; symbolizes ancient engineering and the continuity of life.

Japanese name typically composed of characters suggesting rule/law (nori) and child (ko), often representing virtuous character or proper behavior.

Short for Norman, from Old English meaning 'Norseman' or 'from the north', referencing Norse heritage.

According to the rule or standard; from Latin norma meaning standard

Rule, standard (variant of Norma)

Man from the north. Variant of Norman, from Old Norse origins meaning Northman.

Honorable and dignified; a diminutive form of Nora.

English place name meaning 'from the north settlement or town.'

Scottish name meaning 'north settlement' or 'from the north.'

North settlement; northern village

North wood, a place name referring to a northern wooded area.

He gave; a Hebrew name expressing the gift of generosity and divine blessing.

Means 'new' or 'young' in Thai.

High, elevated; exalted

Rest and comfort. Arabic form of Noah.

Blessing or good fortune in Arabic; symbolizes prosperity and divine grace.

Light, illumination. Represents clarity and guidance.

Light; illumination and spiritual radiance in Arabic tradition.

Light, radiance, and illumination. Represents brightness and enlightenment.

My light; derived from the Arabic word 'nur' meaning light or illumination.

New, a star showing sudden brightness

A new star or celestial body; symbolizes brightness, hope, and new beginnings.

Plural of nova, referring to stars that suddenly brighten; symbolizes cosmic brilliance and transformation

Modern variant of Nova, referring to a new star or celestial phenomenon

New; derived from Slavic word denoting newness or novelty.

Combining Nova (new, star) with Leigh (meadow); evokes newness, natural beauty, and freshness.

New in Russian; symbolizes freshness and new beginnings

Bride or fiancée; a Spanish word used as a given name.

New, fresh, or contemporary; denotes something recently created or modern.

New; directly from the Latin word novis meaning 'new' or 'fresh'

Born at Christmas; derived from Latin natalis meaning the birth of Christ.

Leader or nobleman in Turkic and Mongolian traditions

Means 'hope' or 'wish' in Japanese, conveying optimism and aspiration.

Fair shoulder; a diminutive of the Irish name Fionnuala.

Cloud; a poetic name derived from the Spanish word for cloud.

Named after the ancient kingdom of Nubia in northeastern Africa (modern Sudan). Evokes African heritage and historical pride.

Comfort or consolation. A Yiddish form of Nachum, meaning to comfort and bring solace.

The Arabic form of Noah; connotes rest and comfort.

Means 'mind' or 'intellect'; symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and thoughtfulness.

Messenger or announcement. From Latin nuncius.

An ornamental ankle bracelet or bells traditionally worn in Indian classical dance; symbolizes grace, elegance, and rhythmic movement.

Means 'light' or 'illumination' in Arabic; symbolizes clarity and spiritual guidance.

Light and illumination, symbolizing brightness and clarity.

Light or illumination; from Arabic nur with feminine suffix.

Light of the moon

My light; one who illuminates or brings brightness.

From a sacred place; connected to a Catalan shrine representing spiritual refuge.

A Hebrew name meaning 'God is my fire' or 'fire of God,' associated with an angel in Jewish angelology and mysticism.

One who carries light; derived from the Arabic word 'nur' meaning light.

Light or illumination, derived from Arabic nur meaning light with a feminine suffix.

Combination of Nur (light) and Muhammad, meaning 'Light of Muhammad'

Helper or supporter; from Arabic roots related to aiding or assisting.