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Nyx

Gender-neutral · Greek · Short name

Meaning
Night, of the night
Pronunciation
NIKS
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'nyx' meaning night.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • NixGerman / English

    Related form.

Cultural associations

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  • Nyx

    Greek primordial goddess of the night.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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