Dog Names that Start with N

Hound names that start with N, the fourteenth letter of the alphabet, resonate with the ideas of adventure, freedom, curiosity and independence.

Nadia, Nava, Nico, Natter, Nutz, Ned, Nate, Nelly, Nikita, Norton are some of the N-names that you can give your canine. The following is a detailed collection of cute and cool female and male dog names that start with N.

Best N Dog Names

There are dozens of popular dog names that start with N. So, to get you started, here are some of top picks

  • Nadia-A female name of Old Slavic origin meaning hope.
  • Nate-A male name of Hebrew origin meaning give.
  • Nathan-A male name of Hebrew origin meaning he gave.
  • Nathaniel-A Male name of Greek origin meaning God has given/Gift of God.
  • Nativity-A verb name of Latin origin meaning to be born.
  • Natter-A female Germanic personal name meaning favor or grace.
  • Nat wick-A male nickname, surname of German origin meaning tusk; a trumpet.
  • Nava-A female name of Spanish/Hindi origin meaning pretty.
  • Navajo-A female name of Spanish origin meaning farm fields in the valley.
  • Ned-A Unisex name of English origin meaning Wealthy guardian.
  • Nico-A male name meaning people’s victory from Greek origin.
  • Nike-Feminine name derived from Greek meaning victory.
  • Nivins-From Ayrshire, A surname from Gaelic meaning saint.
  • Nivon-A male name meaning little Saint /Nephew of Gaelic origin.
  • Noah-A male name meaning rest in peace. It’s of Hebrew origin.
  • Nobel-A Unisex name mostly feminine and is of English origin meaning Noble/Good character.
  • Nobleman-A man of noble birth or rank; noble, peer. It is of English origin.

Cute Girl Dog Names That Start with ‘N’

  • Nan-A female name meaning grace and is of English origin.
  • Nana-A name ideal for female dogs meaning person who looks after children. It is of Hawaiian origin.
  • Nancy-An English feminine name meaning favor, grace.
  • Nanny-A name of Hebrew origin meaning He (God) has favored me.
  • Nanette– means Grace and is of French origin;
  • Nani-A female name meaning grace. It is of Greek origin.
  • Nantucket-A Region of Surfside Adapted from similar Algonquian names. It means faraway land or Island.
  • Naomi-A name of Hebrew origin meaning pleasantness.
  • Napa-It’s of Southern Japan meaning fairy Valley.
  • Nape-It’s of Greek origin meaning Woodland Glena.
  • Napier-A surname of English, Scottish or Polish origin.
  • Naples-A Southern Italian city. Naples Means new city.
  • Napdeon-A name of French origin meaning person from Naples, Italy. A male name.
  • Nappy-A male name meaning Iron of the City of The Greek origin.
  • Nelia-A girl name meaning Horn. It is of English origin.
  • Nell-A name of Latin origin meaning shining light.
  • Nellie-An English name meaning Eleanor.
Cute girly Dog
Cute Dog

Other female names include;

  • Nika
  • Nikita
  • Nikki
  • Niko
  • Nikolas
  • Nikos
  • Niles
  • North
  • Norto
  • Norton
  • Norvell
  • Norway
  • Nosferatu
  • Nostalgia
  • Nostradamus

Cool Boy Dog Names that Start with ‘N’

Many pups are simply cool. To go along with that dog bandana and daggles, you’ll need a cool name” Here are some Ideas for you.

  • Nanja-Russian variant form of Aja meaning rescue, Escape. It is of Arabic origin.
  • Nelka-A name of Polish origin meaning stone.
  • Nelo-A male name of Spanish origin meaning God is my judge.
  • Nelson-An English surname meaning son of Neil.
  • Nantes-A name of African Dutch origin meaning Nantes Family Tree.
  • Neeson-Comes from Old English word ness meaning headland.
  • Negus-Noun derived from Eritrean and Northern Ethiopian Semitic meaning to reign.
  • Nehru-A boy name from Hindi origin meaning canal. Associated with Indian Prime minister.
  • Neil-A name of Gaelic origin meaning passionate/champion.
  • Nero-A male name of Ancient Sabine meaning strong and energetic. It is of Italian origin.
  • Newbury-A New burry/Newberry of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning new stronghold.
  • Newell-A male name of Irish origin. It is a form of Gaelic meaning desire, envy.
  • Newman-A male name of Ancient Anglo-Saxon of Britain meaning new man.
  • Newport-A surname taken from Old English meaning new and port.
  • Newt-A name ideal for male dogs and is of English origin meaning A Small salamander.
  • Newton-A name of English scientist, Isaac Newton (1642–1726/1727).
Male Schnauzer Dog
Giant Schnauzer

Other names include;

  • Neil
  • Neilson
  • Neiman
  • Neka
  • Nifty
  • Nigan
  • Nigel
  • Niggs
  • Night
  • Nightingale
  • Nigthmare
  • Nigra
  • Niicodemus
  • Norice
  • Norik
  • Norka
  • Norma
  • Norman
  • Norna
  • Norris
  • Norse
  • Norseman

Funny N Dog Names

Sometimes, it is very trendy and hip to choose a funny name for your hound. You might want to catch this wave and join the giggle party by choosing a funny dog name that starts with “N.”

But make sure that the name you pick isn’t likely to offend others. Here a few ideas to spread some humor.

  • Naff
  • Napper
  • Naughty boy (or girl)
  • Newsman
  • Nibbles
  • Nipper
  • Nochance
  • Noodles

Unique Dog Names that Start with ‘N’

It is a good idea to choose an unusual or unique dog name for your pup. After all, every dog is a little bit different, even from others of the same breed. An uncommon name can reduce confusion at the vet clinic or dog park if there are half a dozen mutts all with the same name

  • Nara-It is of Korean origin meaning happy. In Celtic means country. In Korean meaning sun In Mongolian it’s a form of greeting.
  • Narain-A boy name of Hindi origin meaning protector.
  • Narcissus-A name of Greek origin meaning Daffodil.
  • Nardo-A name of Latin origin meaning; strong, hardy, Abbreviation of Bernard.
  • Narelle-A name that means New Town and is of French origin.
  • Nariko-A name meaning Thunder and is of Japanese origin.
  • Narilla-It is of Latin origin meaning Bitter, By the Sea.
  • Narnia-Was created by the great lions Aslan and is filled with talking animals and mythical creatures.
  • Nash-A name of English origin meaning Dweller by The Ash Tee.
  • Nashua-It is a name of Native American origin meaning Land between Two Rivers.
  • Nashville-A surname meaning near an ash tree.
  • Nelya-A Female name meaning Bright, shining one, bright.
  • Nasnan-A name meaning surrounded by song and is of Native American origin.
  • Nasser-A male name of Arabic origin meaning triumph; Help.
  • Nassim– It is a Unisex name meaning breeze and is of Arabic origin.
  • Nasya-A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning miracle of Yahweh.
  • Nat-A Unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning gift of God.
  • Nata-A name of Polish origin meaning Hope.
  • Natalie-A feminine name of English and French origin. A Latin phrase.
  • Natan-A masculine name derived from a Hebrew verb.
  • Natasa-A name ideal for female dogs and is of Latin origin. Means birthday.
  • Nero-An Ancient Sabine name that meant strong and energetic and Italian meaning black.

Other names include;

  • Nerus
  • Nesbit
  • Ness
  • Nessa
  • Nessus
  • Nest
  • Nestor
  • Neta
  • Network
  • Neuron
  • Neva
  • Nevada
  • Nevil
  • Neville
  • Nintendo
  • Ninus
  • Niobe
  • Nipper
  • Nipton
  • Nirveli
  • Nissan
  • Nistka
  • Nita
  • Nitro
  • Nitty
  • Nitzana
  • Nitzo
  • Niven
  • Nivie
  • Nubby
  • Nudel
  • Nudge
  • Nugget
  • Nula
  • Numa
  • Numbers
  • Nunzie
  • Nuptial
  • Nur
  • Nuri
  • Nuria
  • Nurice
  • Nurit
  • Nemea
  • Nemesis
  • Nemo
  • Nemu
  • Nenni
  • Neon
  • Neoptolemus
  • Neosho
  • Nepa
  • Nephele
  • Nephthuys
  • Neptune
  • Nerina
  • Nili
  • Nilo
  • Nim
  • Nimbus
  • Nimitz
  • Nimo
  • Nimrod
  • Nina
  • Nine
  • Ninety-nine
  • Nini
  • Ninian
  • Ninja
  • Nino
  • Notar
  • Nothung
  • Notus
  • Noura
  • Nova
  • Novak
  • Novell
  • Novella
  • November
  • Nowell
  • Nox
  • Noxema
  • Noy
  • Nubbin

Other Good N Pooch Names

In any case, all the above N monikers did not please you, we’ve got more.

  • Nacho
  • Nairobi
  • Nova
  • Novella
  • Nudge
  • Nugget
  • Nutmeg
  • Nymph
  • Nocona
  • Noe
  • Noel
  • Noela
  • Nofrills
  • Nog
  • Nusi
  • Nutch
  • Nutmeg
  • Nuwo
  • Nwa
  • Nye
  • Nymph
  • Nymphette
  • Nynex
  • Nyree
  • Nytol
  • Nyusha
  • Nabber
  • Nabokov
  • Naby
  • Nacho
  • Nacia
  • Nada
  • Nadena
  • Nadenka
  • Nadhy
  • Nadia
  • Nadina
  • Nadka
  • Naval
  • Navar
  • Navarro
  • Navel
  • Navigator
  • Navin
  • Navy
  • Naxos
  • Nazz
  • Neala
  • Niagara
  • Niba
  • Nibble
  • Nibbler
  • Nibbles
  • Niccolo
  • Niche
  • Nichola
  • Nichole
  • Nica
  • Nogi
  • Noga
  • Nogales
  • Noguent
  • Noisy
  • Noisette
  • Nola
  • Nolan
  • Noleen
  • Nomad
  • Nomand
  • Nacho
  • Nagger
  • Nagido
  • Naida
  • Nairen
  • Nairobi
  • Nalren
  • Nalto
  • Namath
  • Namo
  • Necha
  • Necho
  • Neck
  • Nectar
  • Nectarine
  • Ned
  • Neda
  • Neddy
  • Neelio
  • Neemo
  • Nickie
  • Nickleby
  • Nickles
  • Nicks
  • Nicolo
  • Nidio
  • Nietzsche
  • Noodles
  • Noonie
  • Noose
  • Noro
  • Norbert
  • Norbie
  • Noreo
  • Norel

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