297 Baby Names That Mean New, To Usher In Hope And Luck

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“A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Eda LeShan

A newborn in the family ushers a feeling of happiness and hope across the household. The word ‘new,’ which has several positive associations, is most commonly associated with a baby. Similarly, baby names that mean ‘new’ perfectly depict these fresh changes and celebrate this newness. Not only do the name meanings convey significant symbolism of a fresh start, but they also have a beautiful flair and appeal.

You can find names that mean ‘new’ in every culture, language, and tradition, each with its tale to tell. For instance, Novi means ‘new’ in Italian, Arata means ‘new’ or ‘fresh’ in Japanese, and Velid means ‘newborn’ in Turkish. Some of these names can also represent the parents' dreams for their child to achieve new victories and go to new lengths in life, such as Signy, meaning ‘new victory’ in Old Norse, and Epiktetos, meaning ‘newly acquired’ in Ancient Greek.

Baby names that mean ‘new’ also work as a lifelong source of inspiration for the child to strive for new aspirations, excelling at everything good and respectable in life. Some names that mean new represent the newness of things, such as Avishek which means 'inauguration of a new start' in Sanskrit, and Javi means 'a new house' in Basque.

A name meaning ‘new’ will inspire your child to take every change that comes towards them with grace and strength. To help you narrow down the search, the below list has shortlisted hundreds of baby names meaning ‘new’. Dive in and discover a name that signifies the joy and hope of new beginnings.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Nova	Girl	New; New star
Xavier	Boy	New house; Bright
Javier	Boy	The new house
Novah	Girl	New
Novalee	Girl	New; New meadow
Harlem	Boy	A vibrant neighborhood in New York city; Home on a forested dune
Zavier	Boy	The new house
Xzavier	Boy	New house; Bright
Zavian	Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Novaleigh	Girl	New; Field; Clearing

Zavion	Boy	New house
Zhavia	Girl	Golden one; New house
Xavi	Unisex	The new house
Navy	Girl	Sea force; Armed forces of the sea; New
Xavian	Boy	The new house
Novalynn	Girl	New lake
Xavion	Unisex	The new house
Naveen	Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Zaviyar	Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Nava	Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody; Treeless plateau; Tuneful

Nevin	Boy	New; Son of the little saint; Thin man
Kiah	Girl	God gives strength; A new beginning; Little wise one; Dawn; Fom the beautiful place
Xavien	Unisex	The new house
Novalie	Girl	New
Javi	Boy	The new house
Alexavier	Boy	Protector of mankind; Bright new house
Novella	Girl	New; Young; Novel
Xavior	Boy	The new house
Nihira	Unisex	New diamond
Novak	Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger

Zavien	Unisex	New house
Xzavion	Boy	The new house
Dagny	Girl	New day
Exavier	Boy	The new house
Brooklynne	Girl	A habitational name for the one from Brooklyn in New York City
Arath	Unisex	Meaning; New; Fresh
Abhinav	Boy	New; Modern; Fresh; Young; Innovative
Kainon	Unisex	New beginning
Taos	Boy	Place of red willows; Name of a county in New Mexico
Nysa	Girl	Tree; Ambition; New beginning

Nysha	Girl	Special; New beginning
Xzavian	Boy	New house
Navaya	Unisex	New; Fresh; Recent
Saverio	Boy	A new house
Nyssa	Girl	To test; Goal; Tree: New beginning
Novalyn	Unisex	New lake; Bright waterfall
Apryl	Girl	Second; The month April; To open; New in faith
Kiki	Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Signe	Girl	New victory
Savian	Boy	New House; Bright; Savior; A genus of daisy flower

Neera	Girl	New rising; Capable of great destruction
Addis	Boy	Son of Adam; New
Avier	Boy	The new house
Javy	Boy	New House
Apurva	Boy	New; Unique; Exquisite; Unparalleled; Extraordinary; Exceptional; Unmatched
Nirvi	Girl	New comer to the family; Bliss
Tayen	Girl	A new moon
Javiar	Boy	New house; Bright
Neon	Boy	New
Neville	Boy	New town; Saint

Naven	Unisex	New; Creative; Rare
Neiman	Unisex	New man; Newcomer
Savyon	Unisex	Daisy; The new house
Navea	Unisex	New beginnings; Bright future
Casanova	Boy	A new house; A new home
Navin	Boy	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Xaviera	Girl	The new house
Sina	Boy	Mount Sinai; Treasure; God is gracious; Bear; New victory; White-haired
Tan	Boy	New; Flat; Smooth; Morning; Dawn; Pale; Deep pool; Lake; Quiet; Tranquil; Resist; Withstand
Xavia	Unisex	The new house; New home

Novia	Girl	New; Fresh; Young; Girlfriend
Havier	Boy	Bright; New house
Ilkay	Unisex	New moon
Navraj	Boy	The new King or the fresh Monarch
Novian	Unisex	New or fresh; Innovative thinker
Adis	Unisex	Gentle; New
Navina	Girl	Fresh; New doctrine; New; Young
Signy	Girl	New victory
Navreet	Unisex	To start a new tradition; Revolution
Newman	Boy	New born child; Fresh one

Nea	Girl	Twinflower; New; Snow; God's sanctuary
Neoma	Girl	New moon; Pleasantness
Seena	Boy	New victory; Twin
Savier	Boy	New house; Savior
Xabi	Girl	The new house
Savera	Girl	Dawn; New Beginning
Tone	Girl	New thunder; Highly praiseworthy; Priceless one; Flower
Xabier	Boy	The new house
Ankur	Boy	Sapling; Shoot; Sprout; New Life; Spring; Flower; Blossom
Arata	Boy	Fresh; New

Navira	Unisex	New; Mountain; Top
Brookelynne	Girl	A habitational name for the one from Brooklyn in New York City; One from a marsh land; A broken land
Arai	Unisex	King's court; New house
Jabier	Boy	The new house
Anastasha	Girl	Resurrection; a new life
Kauri	Boy	A tree species of Agathis australis found in New Zealand; Flower; Beautiful or shaped like a flower
San	Girl	Moon; Mountain; Water spring; New; Ideal
Novel	Unisex	New; Fresh; Modern; A form of literature
Novelle	Unisex	New; Fresh; Young
Navneet	Boy	Fresh; New ; Eternal

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This collection of baby names that mean new will help you find a perfect name for your little one. Your bundle of joy has brought a surge of new happiness, excitement, and challenges with their arrival, and so these names will surely symbolize these new beginnings. In addition, such a name will inspire your child to look for a new start and innovative approach in life. So, whether you’re looking for a traditional name, a modern one, or a unique way to indicate this new ray of hope and good news, this compilation has meaningful options for you to choose from.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any famous people with names that mean ‘new’?

Many famous people have also contributed to the popularity of names that mean 'new.' For instance, the Sanskrit name Navin, meaning 'new,' is associated with the former Indian civil servant and writer Navin Chawla. Another example is the Greek name Neo, which means 'new' and is associated with the German artist Neo Rauch.

2. Can names that mean ‘new’ be used as middle names?

Easy-to-pronounce and short names such as the Greek Neo (new), the Indian Kishlay (new and fresh leaf), and the Indian Nav (new) are excellent options for parents seeking middle names that signify renewal and fresh beginnings for their child.

3. What are some baby names that mean ‘new’ in Sanskrit?

Several names in Sanskrit of Indian origin mean 'new.' These include Navin, which means 'new', Navnit, which means 'always new for the whole life,' Nav, which means 'new,' and Nutan, which means 'new' or 'fresh.'

Infographic: Two-Syllable Baby Names That Mean New

Baby names that mean 'new' capture in their essence the new beginnings a newborn brings to the family. Two-syllable baby names that mean 'new' can be an excellent option for parents exploring names that capture the feeling of newness while being simple. The following infographic contains some adorable and simple two-syllable baby names that mean 'new' for boys and girls.

new baby names with two syllables (infographic)

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