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Common nicknames starting with "N"

When researching your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For example, "Nate" is a common nickname for individuals named Nathan, while "Nora" is a popular nickname for Eleanor. Similarly, "Nick" is a common nickname for Nicholas or Nicole, and "Nan" for Ann or Nancy. By understanding these nicknames, you can gain more insight into your ancestors" lives and the people they were close to.

On this page, we will explore the "N" nicknames and how they relate to family history research with Ancestry. From "Nate" to "Nellie," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history and the people who have made your story possible!

Female Names Starting with "N"

Nancy - Nannie, Nan
Natalia - Nat, Talia
Natalie - Nettie, Natty
Natasha - Tasha
Nellie - Nell
Nichole - Nicki
Nicole - Nikky, Nicky

Male Names Starting with "N"

Napoleon - Nappy, Leon, Nap
Nathan - Nate
Nathaniel - Nate, Nat, Natty, Than, Nathan
Nicholas - Claas, Nick
Nickolas - Nick
Norbert - Bert, Norby
Norman - Norm

 

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