What are some traditional baby girl names that have stood the test of time?

There are many traditional and classic girl names that are popular all over the world. They include Alice (noble), Amelia (hardworking), Abigail (my father is joy), Gwyneth (happiness), Edith (wealth), and Sussanah (lily).

How do I make sure the baby girl name I choose is easy to pronounce and spell?

Names that are easy to spell are also easy to pronounce. These consist of a few syllables that are very short. You can choose from some common options like Mia (friendly), Ella (beautiful), Emily (eager or laborious), Grace (goodness), Jess (God exists), Lucy (light), Jen (fair one), and Molly (star of the sea).

What are some baby girl names that work well in multiple languages/cultures?

There are many international girl names that have been popular for many decades. These multilingual names usually have Hebrew, Latin, or English origins. Some good examples are Dana (the most beautiful pearl), Cassidy (clever or curly-haired), Chloe (young green shoot), Demi (earth mother), and Diana (divine).

Should I consider the popularity of a baby girl’s name when choosing one for my child?

It would be best to start your baby name search by looking at the popularity of different names. This will be helpful if you desire a trendy name for your child. However, avoid overly popular names as they lack individuality and impact. Your child may prefer an easy-to-pronounce yet unique name when they grow up.

What are some rare girl names?

Rare names allow your child to stand out as they cannot be mistaken for popular and overused names. Very few parents have taken such names over the decades. You can choose from Zendaya (to give thanks), Chantria (moonlight), Yamileth (beautiful), Saanvi (one who will be followed), and Monserrat (jagged mountain).

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1433 Greek Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter N

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Baby girl names starting with the letter N are found in many languages and hold a unique charm. The letter N is shaped like two open mouths looking in opposite directions, a design that traces back to the ancient Egyptian hieroglyph representing a snake or serpent. In languages such as Aramaic, Arabic, Phoenician, and Hebrew, the letter was known as 'nun,' meaning 'fish' in some of these languages. This could be because of its connection to the hieroglyph letter for a water ripple, which sounds similar to the letter ‘n.’ One distinctive feature of the letter N is its nasal sound, produced by allowing air to flow through the nose while pronouncing it.

Over the years, numerous notable personalities with N-letter names have contributed to their popularity. For example, Academy Award-winning American actress Natalie Portman, British actress Naomi Watts, British boxer Natasha Jonas, and Romanian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comăneci are some of the most prominent figures in their respective fields. N-letter names have also appealed to parents in the US, leading names like Natalie, Nevaeh, Nora, and Naomi to top the popularity charts over the last couple of decades (1). Whether you are looking for a strong and assertive name or one that is old-fashioned or contemporary, there's an N-letter name to suit all your preferences. Check out the list below to find the perfect N-letter name for your sweet princess.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nora	Girl	Light; Bright; Honorable
Nova	Girl	New star
Naomi	Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful
Natalie	Girl	Born on Christmas
Natalia	Girl	Born on Christmas
Nevaeh	Girl	Heaven
Norah	Girl	Honor; Respect; Shining light; Sunrays
Noelle	Girl	Birth
Nyla	Girl	Achiever
Nina	Girl	Little girl; God is gracious

Nicole	Girl	Victory of the people
Nayeli	Girl	Expression of love; Open
Nylah	Girl	Achiever
Navy	Girl	The new one; The Ninth position
Nadia	Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Nia	Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose
Nalani	Girl	Calm skies; Serenity of the heavens
Nola	Girl	The one who has fair complexion
Naya	Girl	Aim; Purpose
Noemi	Girl	Pleasantness; Delight

Nala	Girl	Gift; Beloved; Stem
Nellie	Girl	Shining
Novah	Girl	New
Novalee	Girl	New meadow
Natasha	Girl	Christmas day
Nancy	Girl	Divine; Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Nyra	Girl	Planting; To sow; Brightness; Light
Nataly	Girl	Christmas day; Birth of the lord
Nori	Girl	Peace; Doctrine; Seaweed
Nathalia	Girl	Christmas day

Nathaly	Girl	Born on the 25th of December
Nathalie	Girl	Christmas day
Neveah	Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Novaleigh	Girl	Feminine; Modern; Unique
Nahla	Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee
Nayla	Girl	A winner; One who goes ahead to get everything
Nailah	Girl	Successful; Obtainer; Winner; Gracious; Charitable
Naila	Girl	Attainer; Successful
Nicolette	Girl	Victory of the people
Nelly	Girl	The most stunning and gorgeous woman

Nariah	Girl	The lamp; Lantern of God
Naveah	Girl	"Heaven" spelled backwards
Nadine	Girl	Hope; Showerer of blessings
Natalee	Girl	Born on Christmas
Nechama	Girl	Luxury; Support; Well-being; Consolation
Neriah	Girl	The shining light of the most high God
Noelani	Girl	Fog from paradise
Noelia	Girl	Delightful Christmas time
Nyah	Girl	Purpose
Natalya	Girl	Christ's birthday child

Nila	Girl	Dark blue; Sapphire; God is my judge
Niya	Girl	Bright; Purpose
Naima	Girl	Plesantness; Tranquil
Noella	Girl	Christmas
Nour	Girl	Light
Novalynn	Girl	New beginning or young beauty
Nell	Girl	Bright; Dazzling
Naia	Girl	Wave; Sea foam
Navya	Girl	Fresh; Young; Praiseworthy
Nya	Girl	Friend; Young; Purpose

Naylani	Girl	Heavenly; Lovely one
Nirvana	Girl	Fresh; New youth
Nayomi	Girl	Variant of Naomi; Pleasantness; Delight
Nella	Girl	Bright; Shining
Naira	Girl	One having the bigger eyes
Nava	Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody
Nomi	Girl	Beautiful; Straight; Water; Ability; Skill
Nichole	Girl	People's victory
Nalah	Girl	A lioness; As furious as a lioness
Nyx	Girl	Blond

Naiomi	Girl	A pleasant person; Pleasantness
Naliyah	Girl	God has answered; God's gift
Neva	Girl	White snow; Bright
Neve	Girl	Snow; Bright; Radiant; Shine
Nessa	Girl	Miracle; Holy; Pure
Nyasia	Girl	Decency
Nohemi	Girl	Pleasantness; Delight
Natali	Girl	Born on December 25th
Novalie	Girl	Recent beginner
Nazly	Girl	Charming and graceful

Nura	Girl	The divine light
Niomi	Girl	Beautiful honesty; Beautiful self
Nahia	Girl	An aspiration to do something
Noura	Girl	Glittering light
Novella	Girl	Beginner; Fresher
Nara	Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Niara	Girl	One with high purpose
Naisha	Girl	A special or lovely flower
Naiya	Girl	A small boat to carry passengers
Nilah	Girl	Leader of the heaven's army

Neema	Girl	One who was born in richness
Nalia	Girl	Successful; Full of grace
Naomie	Girl	Beautiful; Pleasantness
Nare	Girl	Pomegranate; Fire
Nubia	Girl	Gold
Nayelli	Girl	Expression of I Love You
Nicolle	Girl	The one who is fighting for the multitude
Nadya	Girl	The specific instance of feeling hopeful
Nadiya	Girl	Hopeful, radiant, divine
Naylah	Girl	Exalted or elevated

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Popular names of the period 2010s.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2010s.html

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