Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 03, 2024

Nix

US Popularity Rank: 11732

Origin: German

Meaning: Night; Wash

Nix is a gender-neutral name with Greek and German origins that is sure to help baby embrace the beauty of the darkness. A variant spelling of Nyx, this name translates to “night.” Nix is inspired by the Greek Goddess Nyx, the daughter of Chaos and the personification of night, making for unique creative inspiration for baby throughout their life. In Germanic mythology, Nix are mentioned as water spirits similar to merpeople, whose name comes from nikwus, meaning “wash.” No matter how you spell it, the name Nix will surely give baby’s life a touch of magic.

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