At a Glance: Name: Nion
Nion appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Baby Girl Names That Feel Ancient and Enchanting.
Meaning & Origin of Nion
A common claim: Nion is often said to mean 'ash tree' in Irish Gaelic. Actually: The more directly documented root instead traces to a Spanish word for 'child,' not to a word for 'ash tree.'
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Nion
Nion doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Nion
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