Can Basque baby names be used outside the Basque Country?

Yes. Names of any origin, including Basque names, can be used worldwide based on parents preferences and likenesses. Many of the Basque names, including Xavier and Anthony are popular worldwide.

Can Basque baby names be combined with other cultural names?

Yes. Basque names can be combined with names of other cultures. For instance, the name Xavier Francis, Xavier is a Basque name, while Francis is a French name.

Can Basque baby names be used as middle names?

Yes. Any given name, including Basque names, can be used as a middle name if it goes well with the first and last names.

Do Basque names have variations or diminutives?

Yes. Many Basque names are variations and diminutive names, such as Ander is a variant of the Greek name Andreas, cognate to Andrew.

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16 Basque Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nikola	Boy	Victory of the people
Nile	Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Naia	Girl	Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
Naiara	Girl	City in the Basque Country
Nuria	Girl	Our Lady of Nuria; Light; Place between valleys
Nikole	Girl	Victory of the people
Nuriya	Girl	Light; Brilliant; Our Lady of Nuria; Place between valleys
Navarro	Boy	Basque-speaking person; Person from Navarre; Plain next to mountains
Navarre	Boy	Plain next to mountains; Person from Navarre
Naiah	Unisex	Wave; Sea foam

Nerea	Girl	Mine; Water
Nuriah	Girl	Our Lady of Nuria; Light; Place between valleys
Nahi	Boy	Wish
Nekane	Girl	Sorrows
Nuin	Boy	The highest part of the hill
Nelu	Boy	Romanian pet form of Ion; God is gracious

Infographic: Top Basque Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Basque Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With N(infographic)

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