List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with N

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Nash

(NASH)

Etymology & Historical Origin - Nash. Nash is the transferred use of an English surname. The name originated from the Middle English phrase “atten ash” meaning “at the ash tree”. It developed as a location-based or topographical surname to describe a person who lived at or near an ash tree.

Meaning: At the ash tree Origin: English

Ned

(NED)

The name Ned is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ned is: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful.

Meaning: A familiar form of edward Origin: English

Nelson

(NEL-sən)

From an English surname meaning "son of NEIL". It was originally given in honour of the British admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). His most famous battle was the Battle of Trafalgar, in which he destroyed a combined French and Spanish fleet, but was himself killed.

Meaning: Literally son of neil Origin: English

Neo

Means "gift" in Tswana, where it can be both a male and female name. Also from the greek word νεος (neos) meaning "new". Famous real-life people named Neo: | Edit.

Meaning: A gift from god Origin: English

Newell

Newell Name Meaning. English and Irish: variant of Neville. English: variant of Noel. Irish (north County Kildare): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tnúthghail 'descendant of Tnúthgal', a personal name composed of the elements tnúth 'desire', 'envy' + gal 'valor'.

Meaning: New hall Origin: English

Newton

(NOO-tən)

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "new town" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English physicist Isaac Newton (1643-1727).

Meaning: New town Origin: English

Nakisha

(nə-KEESH-ə)

The meaning of the name “Nakisha” is: “Cassia, cinamon, favorite”. Categories: American Names.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: English

Narelle

(nə-REL)

Narelle is an Australian name from a West Australian Koori (Aboriginal) tribe around modern Perth. It means Lake. ― LadyLisa 4/27/2005. Firstly, "Koori" is a tribal name from New South Wales and Victoria. The Aboriginal people of the Perth region are the Nyoongar.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: English

Needham

(NEED-əm)

Needham Name Meaning. English: habitational name from places in Derbyshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, so named from Old English ned 'need', 'hardship' + ham 'homestead', i.e. a place that provided a poor living. Irish (County Mayo): English surname adopted as an equivalent of Irish Ó Niadh (see Nee).

Meaning: Needy home Origin: English

Neilson

(NEEL-sən)

Neilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil". The prefix Neil- is of Gaelic origin, a genitive of 'Niall', possibly meaning "Champion" or "Cloud". Neilson, as a surname, is common in English language-speaking countries, but less common as a given name.

Meaning: Coming from clouds Origin: English, Gaelic