List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with N

Nelda

(NEL-də)

Origin of the name Nelda: Feminine form of Niall, an ancient Irish name of debated etymology. Some suggest that it is derived from niadh (a champion); others think it is from neall (cloud).

Meaning: Mercy, compassion Origin: Greek

Nemesis

(NEM-ə-sis)

The name Nemesis is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Nemesis is: Goddess of vengeance.

Meaning: To give what should be given Origin: Greek

Nephele

(neh-FEL)

From Greek νεφος (nephos) meaning "cloud". In Greek legend Nephele was created from a cloud by Zeus, who shaped the cloud to look like Hera in order to trick Ixion, a mortal who desired her. Nephele was the mother of the centaurs by Ixion, and was also the mother of Phrixus and Helle by Athamus.

Meaning: Like a cloud Origin: Greek

Nereida

(nay-RAY-dah)

The name Nereida is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Nereida is: Sea nymph; daughter of Nereus. In Greek mythology the Nereids were mermaids and deities of the seas.

Meaning: Nymph of the sea Origin: Greek

Nerissa

(neh-RISS-ah)

Greek Meaning: The name Nerissa is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Nerissa is: Sea nymph. Nerissa was a character in Shakespeare's play, 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Meaning: Nymph of the sea Origin: Greek

Nes

(NES)

Given Name NES. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Dutch, Limburgish. PRONOUNCED: NES [details]

Meaning: Sacred, Chaste Origin: Greek

Neske

(NES-kə)

Neske Name Meaning. German: from a pet form of the female medieval personal name Nes, a short form of Agnes (see Ness 4).

Meaning: Sacred, Chaste Origin: Dutch, Greek

Nestori

(NEHS-to-ri)

Nestor is a given name of Greek origin. ... The Greek derivation is from a combination of "νέομαι" [neomai] - "go back", and "νόστος" [nostos] - "one who returns from travels". Another theory makes derivation from Hebrew by combination of "נֵס" [nes] - "miracle", and "תּוֹרָה" [tora] - Torah.

Meaning: One who comes home Origin: Finnish, Greek

Niccolo

(ni-ko-LO)

Italian Meaning: The name Niccolo is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Niccolo is: Victorious; conquerer of the people.

Meaning: People's triumph Origin: Greek

Naia

The name Naia is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Naia is: A nymph.

Meaning: Flowing Origin: Greek