Neutral names starting with N

An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with N, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with N include Nat and Noel. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with N, more than 100 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with M. Next page: neutral names starting with O.

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Nagisa (なぎさ). Japanese. Meaning "Water's edge" (汀), "Long ago" (夙), "Beach" (渚), or other meanings depending on the kanji spelling chosen. The choice of kanji can influence whether it's seen as a feminine, masculine, or neutral name. 渚 is a neutral spelling. In the USA, only about 60 people have had this name. Keywords: places, three syllables, water

Nahuatl. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Nahuatl, the name of the Aztec language," which itself means "Four waters." Keywords: three syllables

Najinca. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Stampede." Keywords: animals, nature, power, three syllables

Nalani

Nalo

Namas

Namid. Native American. Masculine name. Meaning “Dancing Star”.

Namir. Hebrew. Masculine name. Meaning “Leopard”.

Nao

Naolin

Naomi (なおみ). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.

Napezi

Naphtali

Napowsa

Narcisse

Nasha

Nashua

Nat. Short form of Nathan, Natalie, or other names beginning with Nat. Notable nonbinary people with this name include activist Nat Titman.

Natania

Natine

Natividad

Natsu

Natsuki

Nature

Naveen

Nayan

Ndidi

Neelam

Neo

Neomonni

Nehal

Nergüi

Neriah

Neta. Means "plant" or "shrub" in Hebrew.

Netra

Nevada

Never

Nevin

Newat

Newlyn

Ngọc

Ngozi

Nhung

Niabi

Niall

Nibal

Nicky. English. Short form of Nicholas or Nicole, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people". Notable nonbinary people with this name include game developer Nicky Case.

Nico or Niko. Can be short for Nicolas, Nicole, Nicoletta, Nicolai, etc. Notable nonbinary people with this name include actor and model Nico Tortorella.

Nicola or Nikola.

Niel

Night. From the English word meaning "night, darkness". From Old English niht, Proto-Germanic *nakht-.

Niika

Nika

Nike

Nikeiza

Nikephoros

Niki

Nikita

Nilam

Nili

Nilla

Nimai

Nimat

Ning

Ninian

Niral

Nithya

Nitzan

Nkemdilim

Nkruma

Noa

Noah

Noam

Noe

Noel

Noelle. Derived from the French "Noël" meaning "Christmas". Notable nonbinary people with this name include animator/cartoonist Noelle Stevenson.

Noga

Nogah

Nolan

Noland

Nollaig

Nomi

Nonnie

Noor. In Dutch this is a short form of "Eleonora", which ultimately comes from the name "Aenor", the meaning of which is unknown. In Arabic and Urdu this is an alternate transcription of نور meaning "light".

Nori

Normandy

Norris

North

Notchimine

Notin

Nouvel

Nova

November

Nowles

Nox

Noy

Nsia

Nsonowa

Nthanda

Nuhad,Nuka

Nur Means "light" in Arabic.

Nuri

Nuru. Swahili name meaning "Light."

Nyako

Nyoka

Nyx