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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Water spirit
- Origin
- Germanic (folklore term)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NIK-see
Nixie is a girl's name that's often listed with the meaning "water nymph" from Greek — but that's a mix-up. Nixie actually comes from Germanic folklore, where it's the term for a water spirit, and there's no established Greek root behind it. It's pronounced NIK-see.
Meaning & Origin of Nixie
Meaning: Water spirit.
Origin: Germanic (folklore term).
A common claim: Widely listed as a Greek name meaning 'water nymph' Actually: That's a mix-up — nixie is a Germanic folklore term for a water spirit, not a Greek word; there's no established Greek root for it.
How to Pronounce Nixie
NIK-seeIPA /ˈnɪksi/
Popularity of Nixie
Nixie peaked in 1919 with 6 babies given the name, ranking #4655 that year, and in 2024 it ranked #5899 with 21 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Nixie mean?
Water spirit.
How do you pronounce Nixie?
Nixie is pronounced NIK-see (IPA: /ˈnɪksi/).
Is Nixie a popular name right now?
Nixie peaked at #4655 in 1919 and is ranked #5899 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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