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Top Boys +; Names Beginning With N

29 Aug 2023 48

Looking for inspiration for what to call your brand new baby boy?

There are thousands of names out there for little boys, but narrowing down the choices can be a bit overwhelming for soon-to-be parents. So, we've done the hard work for you and compiled the ultimate list of all the best baby boy names that begin with the letter N.

We've included the origin and the meaning of each name to help you decide which name is perfect for your new arrival. From classic names and biblical names to nature-inspired names and modern names, there's a baby boy name in this list to suit every parent's tastes. So, if you're set on giving your baby boy a name beginning with N, then you're sure to find the perfect one for you in the list below.

Noah,(Hebrew origin) meaning "repose or rest". Noah was famous for building an ark during the great flood.

Nadav, (Hebrew origin) meaning "noble and generous". Nadav was the oldest son of the high priest, Aaron.

Nahuel,(Mapuche origin) meaning "jaguar".

Nuri,(Arabic origin) meaning "my light".

Nehemiah, (Hebrew origin) meaning "comforted by God". Nehemiah a Jewish leader who introduced many political and religious reforms.

Niall,(Irish origin) meaning "champion". The most famous Niall is Niall Horan from the boy band One Direction.

Noor,(Arabic origin) meaning "light".

Nadir,(Arabic origin) meaning "dearly loved".

Norris,(English origin) this name also means "from the North".

Nahum, (Hebrew origin) meaning "compassionate". In the Bible, Nahum was a tribesman of Judah.

Nero,(Latin origin) meaning "powerful". Made famous by Emperor Nero Claudius.

Neville,(French origin) meaning "new town".

Naoki,(Japanese origin) meaning "tree".

Nevan,(Irish origin) meaning "saintly".

Nova,(astronomical origin) meaning "new" or a type of star.

Naftali, (Hebrew origin) meaning "to wrestle or be crafty". Naftali was the sixth son of Jacob.

Neil(Gaelic origin) meaning "from the clouds".

Nikita,(Russian origin) meaning "victor".

Napoleon,(Italian origin) meaning "lion of Naples". The most famous owner of this name was of course, Napoleon Bonaparte.

Nelson,(Irish origin) meaning "son of the champion". Nelson Mandela is the most notable celebrity with this name.

Nemo,(Latin origin) meaning "no-one". Nemo is the name of a popular children's film about a clownfish.  

Nealon,(Irish origin). This is an Irish surname that can be used as a first name and it means "coming from the clouds".

Nanook,(Inuit origin) meaning "polar bear".

Noel, (French origin) meaning "Christmas". The most famous Noel is TV Presenter Noel Edmonds.

Naal, (Irish origin), the name of a saint.

Norman,(English origin) meaning "from the North".

Norton,(English origin) meaning "north settlement".

Nico,(Greek origin) meaning "victory of the people".

Naaman, (Hebrew origin) meaning "pleasant, sweet and beautiful". In the Bible, Naaman was an army general.

Nevin,(Irish origin) meaning "holy".

Narcissus,(Greek origin) meaning "daffodil".

Newton,(English origin) meaning "new town".

Nixon,(English origin) meaning "son of Nicholas". Most famous as the surname of the American president Richard Nixon.

North,(English origin) meaning a geographical direction. This unisex name was chosen by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their baby.

Nilsson,(Swedish origin), meaning "Nils's son". You might recognise this one from "Without You" singer Harry Nilsson.

Neal,(Irish origin) meaning "clouds".

Natal,(Spanish origin) meaning "born at Christmas".