This page lists 35 Greek girl names that start with N, from “Nafsika” to “Nephthys”. They include mythological names, saints’ names, and short pet forms that Greek families use every day. You can use them to name a baby, to find a character name for a story, or to learn more about Greek culture.
Greek girl names are the given names used for girls in Greece, often taken from mythology, the Orthodox church, or everyday Greek words. For example, “Nefeli” is the Greek word for cloud, and it is also the name of a cloud nymph in Greek myth.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description of each entry.
Name: This is the name in Latin letters, listed alphabetically, so you can scan the list quickly and find the options that catch your eye.
Pronunciation: Here you get a simple guide to saying each name, with capital letters marking the stressed syllable, so you can say it with confidence.
Greek Spelling: This shows how the name is written in the Greek alphabet, which helps you write or read it correctly on cards and documents.
Meaning: This gives the literal or traditional meaning of the name, so you can see what it stands for before you choose it.
Description: A short note on the origin, mythology, or everyday use of each name, helping you judge how common or distinctive it feels.
Greek girl names
| Name | Pronunciation | Greek Spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nafsika | NAF-see-ka | Ναυσικά | Burner of ships |
| Nana | NAH-nah | Νανά | Little one, from Nanno |
| Nasia | NAH-see-ah | Νάσια | Resurrection, from Anastasia |
| Natalia | nah-tah-LEE-ah | Ναταλία | Birthday of the Lord |
| Natasa | nah-TAH-sah | Νατάσα | Born at Christmas, from Natalia |
| Neaira | neh-EH-rah | Νέαιρα | Youngest, newest |
| Neda | NEH-dah | Νέδα | Possibly river nymph |
| Nefeli | NEH-feh-lee | Νεφέλη | Cloud |
| Nektaria | nek-TAH-ree-ah | Νεκταρία | Of the nectar, immortal drink |
| Nelli | NEH-lee | Νέλλη | Bright one, shining light |
| Nemesis | NEH-meh-sis | Νέμεσις | Retribution, just distribution |
| Nena | NEH-nah | Νένα | Little girl |
| Neoklea | neh-oh-KLEH-ah | Νεοκλέα | New glory |
| Nereida | neh-REE-dah | Νηρηίδα | Daughter of Nereus, sea nymph |
| Nerantzia | neh-RAN-tzee-ah | Νεραντζιά | Bitter orange tree |
| Nike | NEE-keh | Νίκη | Victory |
| Niki | NEE-kee | Νίκη | Victory |
| Nikaia | nee-KEH-ah | Νίκαια | Victorious |
| Nikandra | nee-KAN-drah | Νικάνδρα | Victory of man |
| Nikoleta | nee-koh-LEH-tah | Νικολέτα | Victory of the people |
| Nikolia | nee-koh-LEE-ah | Νικολία | Victory of the people |
| Nikolitsa | nee-koh-LEE-tsah | Νικολίτσα | Little victory of the people |
| Nina | NEE-nah | Νίνα | Little girl, or grandmother |
| Ninetta | nee-NEH-tah | Νινέτα | Little Nina, graceful |
| Niobe | nee-OH-veh | Νιόβη | Snowy, or fern |
| Nitsa | NEE-tsah | Νίτσα | Little victory |
| Nikoletta | nee-koh-LEH-tah | Νικολέττα | Victory of the people |
| Nota | NOH-tah | Νότα | Musical note, or south |
| Noula | NOO-lah | Νούλα | Gift or short for Anna and Nikoleta |
| Noemi | noh-eh-MEE | Νοεμί | Pleasantness, my delight |
| Nymphodora | neem-foh-DOH-rah | Νυμφοδώρα | Gift of the nymphs |
| Nysa | NEE-sah | Νύσα | Goal, or the mountain nymph |
| Nyx | NEEKS | Νύξ | Night |
| Nausikaa | naf-see-KAH-ah | Ναυσικάα | Burner of ships |
| Nephthys | NEF-this | Νέφθυς | Lady of the house |
Descriptions
Nafsika
Nafsika is the modern form of Nausicaa, the princess who helps Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey. It is a classic literary name that is still used in Greece today.
Nana
Nana is a short, affectionate name that goes back to ancient Greek and Near Eastern traditions. In modern Greece it is also used as a pet form of longer names such as Anastasia.
Nasia
Nasia is a short form of Anastasia, popular in Greece as both a nickname and a given name. It is soft and easy to say, and it carries the meaning of rebirth.
Natalia
Natalia comes from the Latin for Christmas Day. It is common in Greece, especially for girls born around the Christmas season.
Natasa
Natasa is a Greek spelling of Natasha, which began as a Russian pet form of Natalia. It is widely used in modern Greece.
Neaira
Neaira appears in Greek mythology and in ancient Athenian history. The name is rare today but still recognised as a mythological choice.
Neda
Neda is the name of a river and a nymph in Greek mythology. She is said to have helped nurse the infant Zeus in Arcadia.
Nefeli
Nefeli is the Greek word for cloud. In myth, Nephele was a cloud nymph shaped by Zeus, and the name has become a popular modern choice for girls.
Nektaria
Nektaria is linked to nectar, the drink of the gods. It is a religious name in Greece, tied to Saint Nektarios of Aegina, and is often given on his feast day.
Nelli
Nelli is a Greek form of Nelly, sometimes treated as a short form of Eleni. It is a friendly, informal name that is widely used in Greece.
Nemesis
Nemesis was the Greek goddess of divine justice and retribution, who punished arrogance. As a given name it is very rare, but it has strong mythological roots.
Nena
Nena is an affectionate Greek name, sometimes used as a nickname for names ending in -ena or -ina. It is simple, warm and easy to pronounce.
Neoklea
Neoklea combines the Greek words for new and glory. It is an old-fashioned name that is rarely heard today but has a clear, positive meaning.
Nereida
The Nereids were sea nymphs in Greek mythology, the fifty daughters of the sea god Nereus. Nereida is a poetic name for girls with a connection to the sea.
Nerantzia
Nerantzia is the Greek word for the bitter orange tree, which lines many Greek streets. It is occasionally used as a nature-inspired girl’s name.
Nike
Nike was the Greek goddess of victory, often shown with wings. The name is used in Greece today, usually in its spelling Niki.
Niki
Niki is the modern form of Nike and one of the most familiar Greek girls’ names starting with N. It is also used as a short form of Nikoleta.
Nikaia
Nikaia was a nymph in Greek myth and gave her name to several ancient cities, including Nicaea. It is rare as a given name but still understood by Greeks.
Nikandra
Nikandra joins the Greek words for victory and man. It was used in ancient Greece and is a rare, distinctive choice today.
Nikoleta
Nikoleta is a feminine form of Nikolaos, built from the Greek words for victory and people. It is a common name in Greece, often shortened to Niki or Leta.
Nikolia
Nikolia is a feminine form of Nikolaos. It is less common than Nikoleta, but it is often given in honour of Saint Nicholas, a very popular saint in Greece.
Nikolitsa
Nikolitsa is an affectionate diminutive of Nikoleta or Nikolia. It is traditional and village-flavoured, and it is more often heard in families than on birth records.
Nina
Nina is used across many cultures, and in Greece it is often a short form of names ending in -nina or Antonia. It is short and easy to say, and it has been in use for generations.
Ninetta
Ninetta is an affectionate form of Nina with an Italian feel. In Greece it is used as a charming, slightly old-world name, especially in the Ionian islands.
Niobe
In Greek myth, Niobe was a queen who boasted about her many children and was punished by the gods. She became a symbol of grief, so the name is used mainly for its literary and mythological weight.
Nitsa
Nitsa is a pet form of Niki or Nikoleta, and sometimes of other names ending in -nitsa. It is a warm, informal name that is common among older generations.
Nikoletta
Nikoletta is a variant spelling of Nikoleta, with a double t that reflects Italian influence. Greek families use it as often as the single-t form.
Nota
Nota is the Greek word for a musical note and is also used as a pet form of names such as Anastasia. Its musical sense makes it a favourite among music-loving families.
Noula
Noula is an affectionate pet name in Greece, formed from names such as Anna, Panagiota or Nikoleta. It is friendly and informal.
Noemi
Noemi is the Greek form of the biblical Naomi. It is popular across Greece and is often chosen for its gentle sound and religious background.
Nymphodora
Nymphodora joins the Greek words for nymph and gift. Saint Nymphodora is honoured in the Orthodox church, so the name appears in religious families.
Nysa
Nysa was a mythical mountain where nymphs raised the infant Dionysus. The name is rarely used, but it has a distinctive, ancient sound.
Nyx
Nyx was the primordial Greek goddess of the night, feared even by Zeus. It is an unusual and dramatic choice, found more in literature and fiction than on birth records.
Nausikaa
Nausikaa is the ancient spelling of Nafsika, the Phaeacian princess in Homer’s Odyssey. She is a symbol of kindness and hospitality.
Nephthys
Nephthys is an Egyptian goddess whose name was written in Greek sources. It is very rare as a Greek girl’s name, but the Greek form is sometimes used by families with an interest in antiquity.