Nerdy Names, Nerdy Girl Names And Nerdy Boy Names, Page 8
Nerdy baby names celebrate the smart, curious, and wonderfully quirky spirit of fandoms, science, and literature. If you proudly raise a little bookworm, coder, or future astronomer, this collection of nerdy baby names is a joyful place to begin. Each pick is drawn from beloved sci-fi, fantasy, classic literature, and scientific history, giving your child a name with built-in stories to share around the dinner table for years.
Consider Arya, made famous by Game of Thrones but rooted in Sanskrit meaning ''noble.'' Atticus, from Harper Lee''s To Kill a Mockingbird, is a Greek classic meaning ''from Attica.'' Luna is a Latin moon name beloved by Harry Potter fans, now inside the U.S. top 20. Orion is a Greek mythological hunter and constellation, bold and celestial. Ada honors Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, with a crisp Germanic meaning of ''noble.''
When choosing nerdy baby names, swap favorite book recommendations with your partner and see which hero sparks a smile. These names pair beautifully with classic middle names for balance. If nerdy baby names call to you, you may also enjoy our literary baby names for bookworm picks, our scientist baby names for STEM tributes, or our fantasy baby names for magical alternatives. A nerdy name is a secret handshake your child shares with every fellow fan they meet.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | Warrior Of Mars. | Male | English |
| Marvin | Lives By The Sea | Male | Celtic |
| Matilda | Mother Of Merlin | Female | Arthurian |
| Matthew | Gift Of Jehovah. In The Bible Mathew Was One Of The 12 Apostles. He Wrote The... | Male | Hebrew |
| Maude | Strong In War | Female | French |
| Maximilian | The Greatest. | Male | German |
| Maxwell | Capable | Male | English |
| Maynard | Powerful. | Male | French |
| Medea | Myth Name (Wife Of Jason Who Murders Her Children) | Female | Greek |
| Melinda | Blend Of Melissa And Linda. | Female | English |
| Melville | Leader | Male | Celtic |
| Melvin | Strong Friend | Male | English |
| Merlin | Arthur's Tutor | Male | Arthurian |
| Mervin | Famous Friend | Male | English |
| Mervyn | Famous Friend | Male | English |
| Michael | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Michelle | Feminine Of Michael Gift From God. | Female | French |
| Mika | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
| Mildred | Mild Of Strength | Female | English |
| Milo | Merciful. | Male | English |
| Milton | From The Mill Farm | Male | English |
| Minnie | Form Of Williamina | Female | French |
| Mitchell | Like God | Male | English |
| Montgomery | Mountain Belonging To The Ruler. Surname Of Numerous English And Scottish Earls. | Male | French |
| Morgana | Legend Name | Female | French |
| Morris | Son Of More | Male | English |
| Murray | From The Sea. Ancient Scottish Clan Surname. | Male | Scottish |
| Myrtle | Myrtle | Female | Greek |
| Mystique | Air Of Mystery. | Female | French |
| Nana | Ghanaian Name Meaning "Mother Of The Earth." | Female | African |
| Napoleon | Man From Naples. | Male | French |
| Natasha | Born On Christmas NEDA | Female | Slavic |
| Neal | Champion | Male | Celtic |
| Ned | Nickname For Edward. | Male | English |
| Neil | Champion | Male | Celtic |
| Nelson | Son Of Neil | Male | Celtic |
| Neville | New Village. | Male | English |
| Newton | From The New Farm | Male | English |
| Nicholas | People's Victory | Male | Greek |
| Nicolas | Victorious: Conquerer Of The People. Variant Of Nicholas. | Male | French |
| Nigel | Champion From The Irish And Scottish Niall. | Male | English |
| Niles | People's Victory | Male | Finnish |
| Noah | Comfort | Male | Hebrew |
| Nolan | Renowned: Noble. | Male | Irish |
| Norbert | Shining From The North. | Male | English |
| Norm | From The North | Male | French |
| Norman | From The North | Male | French |
| Norton | From The North Farm | Male | English |
| Norville | From The North State | Male | Anglo |
| Obadiah | Serves God | Male | Hebrew |
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