Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Little saint
If butter wouldn't melt in baby's mouth, perhaps Nien is the perfect name for your little angel. Nien holds fluidity as a gender-neutral name of Gaelic origin, a form of the Scottish surname Mac Naoimhin, meaning "little saint." This ancient surname comes from the Gaelic word—and established personal name—Naomh, meaning “saint” and “holy.” A title brimming with virtue, baby Nien will bear an enduring reminder to listen to their heart and follow the path of the highest good.
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