Names like Nova
If Nova is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Latin classics to names with a similar sound. Nova has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Stella, Clara, Luna and Emilia.
24 girl names like Nova
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- Stella#52Stella means "star." It's a name that evokes brightness and celestial beauty.Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Clara#63The name Clara means "bright," "clear," or "famous." It suggests someone luminous and…Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Luna#27Luna means "moon" in Latin.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Emilia#45Emilia comes from a Roman family name.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Ruby#64The name Ruby refers to the deep red precious gemstone of the same name.Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Lucia#83Lucia means "light." It's derived from the Latin word "lux," which also means light.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Valentina#35Valentina means "strong" or "healthy."Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Ava#11The name Ava means 'bird' or 'like a bird'.Also LatinSame “-va” ending
- Lucy#25The name Lucy means "light".Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Camila#19The name Camila comes from a Latin word meaning 'young ceremonial attendant.' It…Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Aurora#15The name Aurora means 'dawn'.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Vivian#72Vivian means "alive" or "lively."Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Cecilia#108The name 'Cecilia' comes from an old Roman family name meaning 'blind.' Despite this…Also Latin
- Liliana#78Liliana is a name derived from "lily", symbolizing purity and beauty.Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Juniper#100Juniper is a name that refers to an evergreen shrub with berries.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Vienna#434Vienna is the capital city of Austria.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Mabel#201Mabel means "lovable" or "dear".Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Rose#114Rose is a flower name, referring to the fragrant and beautiful rose flower.Also Latin
- Rosie#283Rosie means "rose," a beautiful and fragrant flower.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Celine#207This name means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Julieta#285Julieta means "youthful" or "child of Jupiter." Jupiter was the king of the gods in…Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Poppy#292Poppy is named after the flower, known for its bright color and association with sleep…Also LatinRising, like Nova
- Naomi#47Naomi means "pleasantness".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Flora#607The name Flora means 'flower' or 'goddess of flowers'.Also LatinRising, like Nova
Boy names like Nova
Nova is also used for boys.
- MarcellusIt's derived from Marcus, meaning "young warrior" or dedicated to Mars, the god of war.Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Magnus#765Magnus means "great" or "large." It's a name that suggests someone powerful and important.Also LatinSimilar popularity curve
- Marcel#731It means "young warrior" or "belonging to Mars," the Roman god of war.Also Latin2 syllables
- Major#670It means "greater" or "superior." It can also refer to a military rank.Also Latin2 syllables
- LucienLucien means "light." It's derived from the Roman name Lucius, which has the same meaning.Also Latin2 syllables
- RexRex means "king" in Latin.Also Latin
- Sincere#631Means genuine, honest, and true.Also Latin2 syllables
- Aries#661Aries is Latin for "ram," which is a male sheep.Also Latin2 syllables
- LuxLux means "light" in Latin.Also Latin
- MaksimMaksim means "greatest" or "the greatest".Also Latin2 syllables
- InfantIt means "baby" or "young child."Also Latin2 syllables
- Duke#695This name comes from a title of nobility, meaning a high-ranking leader or nobleman.Also Latin
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- What names are similar to Nova?
- Names with a similar style to Nova include Stella, Clara, Luna, Emilia, Ruby and Lucia.
- How are these names matched to Nova?
- Each name is compared with Nova on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Nova has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Latin names are like Nova?
- Stella, Clara, Luna, Emilia and Ruby share Nova's Latin roots.