113 Dog Names Starting With N for Your Noble Hound
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One of the most exciting things about bringing home a new dog is deciding on a name, but it can be just as challenging as it is fun. You want something unique that reflects your dog’s personality, looks, or quirks.
If you’re set on a dog name with the letter “N,” here are 105 names inspired by popular names, mythology, pop culture characters, and much more.
Classic Names Starting With “N”
Sometimes, a classic-sounding name just fits the bill. Here is a list of classic “N” names that you might recognize from books, movies, or even people in your life.
- Nadia
- Nadine
- Nancy
- Naomi
- Natalie
- Nathan
- Ned
- Neil
- Nellie
- Nelson
- Neville
- Newman
- Nicholas
- Niles
- Nola
- Nora
- Norbert
- Norman
“N” Names Inspired By Mythology
So many aspects of modern life have been inspired by mythology. Why not consider mythology when naming your dog?
- Naga: Nature and water spirits
- Nagual: Human-animal shapeshifter
- Naiad: Freshwater nymph
- Nakki: Water spirit
- Namazu: Giant catfish from Japanese mythology
- Nasnas: Half-human, half-demon creature from Arabian mythology
- Nekomata: Split-tailed magical cat from Japanese lore
- Nemesis: Goddess of revenge and balance in Roman mythology
- Nephilim: Gigantic sons of Grigori in Abrahamic mythology
- Neptune: Roman God of the sea
- Nereid: Nymph daughters of Nereus in Greek mythology
- Nian: Predatory animal in Chinese mythology
- Nike: Goddess of victory in Greek mythology
- Nikusui: Monster in Japanese lore
- Nix: Female water spirit in Germanic lore
- Nobusuma: Monstrous flying squirrel in Japanese mythology
- Nomos: Spirit of law in Greek mythology
“N” Names Inspired By Pop Culture
If you did not feel any kind of way with the classic names or the mythology-based ones, check out these “N” names inspired by pop culture.
- Nala: Female lion from The Lion King
- Napoleon: French military commander and the name of the antagonist in George Orwell’s Animal Farm
- Natasha: Russian spy and assassin from Marvel comics
- Navi: Name of a fictional fairy from the Legend of Zelda series
- Nebula: Humanoid alien from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
- Neo: Protagonist of The Matrix series
- Nigella: Name of a prominent English food writer and cook
- Nymeria: Name of Arya’s dire wolf in Game of Thrones
“N” Names Inspired By Nature
Nature is incredible; there is no doubt about that. Check out our list of nature-inspired names that could be ideal for your dog.
- Nandina: A flowering plant with vibrant red berries
- Nandu: Word for “ostrich” in Swahili
- Nashoba: Native American name for “wolf”
- Nectar: The sweet essence of flowers
- Nettle: A plant with stinging hairs
- Neva: River in Russia
- Nightingale: Bird known for beautiful singing
- Nightshade: A family of plants that includes tomatoes and bell peppers
- Nimbus: Cloud associated with rain or storms
- Nova: A star that increases in brightness
- Nuthatch: A bird known for its unique climbing
Silly Dog Names Starting With “N”
If your dog has a goofy personality, you might want to consider giving them a silly name. Here is a list of our favorites!
- Nacho
- Nani
- Napsalot
- Ned the Nerd
- Neddy Nugget
- Nedwardo
- Nefertiti Nutcracker
- Neil the Naysayer
- Nemo
- Neutron
- Neville the Ninja
- Newt
- Nightcrawler
- Ninja
- Nitro
- Nog
- Noisy Nita
- Noodle
- Noodlebrain
- Nosy
- Novel Nora
- Nubbin
- Nudnik
- Nugget
- Nutella
- Nutso
Unique Names That Start With “N”
All dogs are unique. Giving them a name to reflect their uniqueness will make them the talk of the town!
- Nadi: Persian name meaning “dew”
- Nadine: French name meaning “hope”
- Nahum: Hebrew name meaning “compassionate”
- Naia: Hawaiian name meaning “dolphin”
- Nailah: African name meaning “successful”
- Nairi: Armenian name meaning “country of river”
- Nairna: Scottish name meaning “dwells at the alder tree river”
- Nalani: Hawaiian name meaning “silence of the heavens”
- Nardo: German name meaning “strong, hardy”
- Nasim: Arabic name meaning “breeze:
- Natalie: French name meaning “born on Christmas”
- Nathaniel: Hebrew name meaning “Gift from God”
- Nea: Finnish name meaning “flower”
- Neala: Celtic name meaning “ruler”
- Neale: Celtic name meaning “champion”
- Neci: Latin name meaning “ardent”
- Nels: Celtic name meaning “chief”
- Nessa: Greek name meaning “pure”
- Net: Egyptian name meaning “divine mother”
- Nevan: Irish name meaning “holy”
- Nevin: Gaelic name meaning “worships the saints”
- Neylan: Turkish name meaning “fulfilled wish”
- Nikita: Russian name meaning “unconquered”
- Nila: Hindi name meaning “blue”
- Nilo: Greek name meaning “people’s victory”
- Nizana: Hebrew name meaning “blossom”
- Noah: Hebrew name meaning “comfort”
- Noe: Hawaiian name meaning “misty”
- Noelle: French name meaning “Christmas”
- Nolan: Irish name meaning “noble”
- Norvin: Teutonic name meaning “friend from the north”
- Nour: Egyptian name meaning “light and luminous”
- Nuri: Hebrew name meaning “my fire”
Conclusion
If you’re struggling to come up with the perfect name for your dog, this list should provide plenty of inspiration for names that start with “N.” Take your time and choose a name that resonates with you and showcases what makes your dog special.
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