Nixie

Female

Meaning

Sea nymph

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪksi/

Alt. Spellings

Nixcy

Traits associated with the name Nixie:

Dogs named Nixie tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Nixie?

Naming your dog Nixie suggests that you have a creative and imaginative side. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to nature and the outdoors.

Is Nixie a good dog name?

Nixie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nixie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Nixie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nixie was, in the past month, the 4268th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Nixie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nixie was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Nixie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nixie is most adored in Iowa, New Mexico and North Dakota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, Tennessee and Nebraska.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nixie.

Nixie is found in these categories:

ocean dog names
ocean

Nixie refers to a water sprite in German folklore, linking it to aquatic themes.

Dog names like Nixie:

Short for tsunami
Wave or seafoam
Lovely water
Sea nymph
Beach or shoreline.
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
Nixie dog name meaning

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Nixcy (Texas, United States)
My puppy is very much like a Sea nymph so attractive and a beautiful sight but has a very dark and spontaneous side... Meaning TROUBLE AND MISCHIEVOUS.
January 29, 2023

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