What origin is the name Nantes?

Nantes comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Nantes — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Nantes

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nantes

Nantes

Boy

International

2 syllables

Nantes is an International boy's name meaning "Refers to the French city of Nantes, derived from the Gaulish Namnetes tribe".

Nantes is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Refers to the French city of Nantes, derived from the Gaulish Namnetes tribe". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Nantes mean?

Refers to the French city of Nantes, derived from the Gaulish Namnetes tribe.

How popular is Nantes?

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What does Nantes mean?

Nantes is a boy name of International origin meaning "Refers to the French city of Nantes, derived from the Gaulish Namnetes tribe.".

How popular is Nantes?

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Sister names that go with Nantes

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Nantes.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Nantes at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: N
Ends with: -es
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -es?

James

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Nantes?

Nantes means "Refers to the French city of Nantes, derived from the Gaulish Namnetes tribe." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)