Baby Girl Names That Start With N

Nothing strikes that delicate balance between classic and contemporary-cool like baby names that start with N—think Nora, Nellie and Navy.

That said, knowing N-girl names are good is one thing—but narrowing down the one that really resonates is another. And from Natalie to Netti (plus, lots of other N names for girls), we’ve carved out a whole collection of picks to help you decide.

So if you’re ready to go nose-to-nose with some of the sweetest monikers on The Bump, keep reading. These girl names starting with N are no-brainers.

Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With N

• A pop-culture innovation: Before the early 2000s, the name Nevaeh (“Heaven” spelled backward) was non-existent. It apparently emerged after the band P.O.D invented it in an episode of MTV Cribs.

• This baby name is going galactic: According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Nova is moving up the popularity charts at warp speed. In 2017, it had just scratched the top 100. Almost a decade later, it’s a consistent top-40 heavy-hitter.

• N-girl names are surprisingly rare: SSA data shows that only two percent of girls born in the US are given a name beginning with N, making it one of the rarest starting letters for feminine names.

• The steadiest N name in SSA history: Although an old, biblical classic, Naomi has never gone out of style. It’s been a top 500 girl name in the US since 1900 and now ranks in 44th place.