Nixie

At a Glance: Name: Nixie – Meaning: water spirit – Origin: Germanic (folklore term) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NIK-see

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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

Phonetic: NIK-see   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.

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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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