Irish Boy Names Starting With N
37 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with N? Here are 37 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Irish names have Gaelic roots, distinctive spellings and lovely meanings rooted in nature and legend.
Top picks
- Neal — “Champion; champion. form of neil; a champion”
- Neely — “Victorious; feminine of neil, meaning champion; feminine of neil: champion”
- Neilan — “An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor.”
- Neill — “An Irish name that translates to champion or cloud, serving as a variant of the traditional Neil.”
- Nell — “Champion; stone; diminutive of ellen or eleanor: a variant of the greek helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; diminutive of eleanor, derived from the greek helen”
- Nels — “An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.”
- Nelson — “Son of neil; son of neal; son of the champion. famous bearer: south african president nelson mandela (born 1918)”
- Nemausus — “This name connects your little one to Nemausus, a mythical god. It's a unique choice with an ancient, divine touch for your baby.”
- Nevin — “Worships the saints; nephew; of german origin, meaning nephew”
- Nevins — “An Irish surname used as a first name, meaning 'worshipper of the saints' or 'little saint.'”
Boy · Irish · “Champion; champion. form of neil; a champion”
Unisex · Irish · “Victorious; feminine of neil, meaning champion; feminine of neil: champion”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to champion or cloud, serving as a variant of the traditional Neil.”
Unisex · Irish · “Champion; stone; diminutive of ellen or eleanor: a variant of the greek helen, meaning shining light, or most beautiful woman; diminutive of eleanor, derived from the greek helen”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning chief or son of Neil, derived from the Gaelic tradition of leadership.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of neil; son of neal; son of the champion. famous bearer: south african president nelson mandela (born 1918)”
Boy · Irish · “This name connects your little one to Nemausus, a mythical god. It's a unique choice with an ancient, divine touch for your baby.”
Unisex · Irish · “Worships the saints; nephew; of german origin, meaning nephew”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, meaning 'worshipper of the saints' or 'little saint.'”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to holy or one who worships the saints, reflecting a spiritual connection.”
Boy · Irish · “From the new spring; dwells near the new pool”
Unisex · Irish · “Meaning 'from the new spring,' this name evokes freshness, new beginnings, and vibrant life. A wonderful and hopeful choice for your child.”
Unisex · Irish · “Champion; champion. a dynasty of irish kings was founded by niall of the nine hostages”
Boy · Irish · “A name from Welsh mythology referring to the son of Euroswydd, known for being a peaceful figure.”
Unisex · Irish · “A popular Irish name meaning noble, famous, or well-known, originally derived from the Gaelic Ó Nualláin.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish variation of Nolan, signifying a person who is noble, famous, or widely recognized.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name meaning well-known or high-born. It suggests a person of noble descent or significant reputation.”
Unisex · Irish · “Birth.”
Boy · Irish · “Poor.”
Boy · Irish · “Mythical warrior.”
Boy · Irish · “Mythological warrior”
Boy · Irish · “Holy.”
Boy · Irish · “Champion.”
Boy · Irish · “Champion.”
Boy · Irish · “Champion.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Choice.”
Boy · Irish · “Champion.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Little saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Champion.”
Boy · Irish · “Choice.”
Boy · Irish · “Renowned, noble.”
Unisex · Irish · “Famous.”
Boy · Irish · “From ulster.”
Boy · Irish · “From ulster.”
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