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Naomi
From the Hebrew meaning pleasant.
In the Old Testament Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. |
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Noah
Despite the fame of Noah and his Ark, this Hebrew name meaning rest has been quite rare, but its use is now increasing, particularly in the US. |
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Nicola
Is the Italian form of Nicholas and is from the Greek meaning “victory of the people”. The name was common in the Middle Ages as a result of the popularity of St Nicholas. |
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Nicole
Nicole or Nicola is the Italian form of Nicholas. The feminine Italian
form is Nicoletta. The meaning of Nicolas is from the Greek meaning
victory of the people. |
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Natasha
Natasha or Natalie come from the Latin natale domini, meaning the birthday
of the Lord, and were originally restricted to children born around
Christmas.
The name comes from Russia, where it is spelt Natalya. |
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Niamh
This name, pronounced nee-av, is currently popular in Ireland.
It means radiance, brightness and was originally the name of a pagan
goddess. In Irish legend Niamh was a fairy woman who fell in love with
Ossian and carried him off to the magical Land of Promise. |