Nigerian Names: 600+ Catchy and Cool Names

Nigeria, one of the most populated countries in Africa, is full of wonders. The country is known for its unique culture and ethnicity. Did you know that more than 500 languages are spoken in Nigeria? The place is also popular for its exports, especially oil.

The Nigerians are known for their friendly nature and vibrant culture. We understand your desire to find equally amazing Nigerian names for such an amazing place. Do not worry, and we are here to help you. With the list of names given below, we are sure that you will find the right kind of Nigerian name in no time. Let’s go: 

Cool Nigerian Names

Nigerians have one of the biggest film industries in the world, after Hollywood. The said industry is known as Nollywood. Such an interesting fact it is! Hence, you must choose a cool name for cool Nigeria! It is also one of the most populated countries in Africa. Here’s a list for your reference. 

Chikezie

Daviya Grothja

Mala 

Ery

Adaolisa

Yoruban

Dudlbur

Landma Blasi

Omolara 

Saden Shallta

Rohsna

Oleta

Dh’emka

Azubuike

Coyib Khirnba

Anaborhi

Scopelaus

Abegunde

Chiemeka

Manicky

Chetachi

Abegunde

Chiemelie

Faleen

Ataflace Mhillon

Akpofure

Aethelphise

Chinara

Ojonya 

Iszreena

Bako

Anwilichukwu

Charmen

Glanline

Greki M’este

Adebowale

Xuthaeus

Marone

Lanah CaisE

Fihr Maartsa

Adaego

Chibuzor

Alexaphaura

Firklith

Marone

Voa

Pyrasamas

Glesa

Chinaka

Acastix

Deucocia

Chibinobim

Ene 

Chichima

Ngozi

Delmar

Lescan Bairmka

Adelphalus

Chrg

Garrvond

Herukas

Chinechezirim

Manicky

TodrvekSi

Atahik

Dandsa

Chimaobi

Dola

Jaja

Lakene

Phaisohsa

Amaechi

Orrin

Sade

TodrvekSi

Ilkhas

Olutosin

Paphoneus

Anora

Fihr Maartsa

Torline

Fara 

Chibundo

Kanadiy

Bolanile

Khalatah

Garrdyn Stethga

Mu 

Kanadiy

Karriel

Casnar

Mirisa

Amaechi

Hawafa

Vhosola

Gwenna

Bathethis

Garry

Chibunna

Catchy Nigerian Names

Did you know that Nigeria is known for its exquisite cuisine and fashion sense? It also celebrates many festivals all around the year. There are hundreds of awesome facts about Nigeria that you must read. There’s nothing better than choosing a catchy and attractive name for such a great nation. Here’s a list given below. 

Chibuike

Ian

Chiemezie

Deucolos

Hidabah

Chibunna

Zerdesht

Ovie

Kitacey Boashca

Adaku

Adebamgbe

Owole 

Philises

Harpheosis

Abaeze

Rohsna

Naphus

Domalen

Taro Mhurcir

Chibundu

Kotaro

Coylron

Cirroc

Chimezie

Boussa

Jayri

Vhosek

Glesa

Alaba

Nisathis

Jagaif

Orinthal

Icelastus

Anwulichukwu

AkorithiIan

Buthoph

Vhosola

Arsitos

Todl

Chetachukwu

Aderiyike

Afamefuna

Firisek Garcum

Firir

Curtis

Namaanan

Akuada

Chinelo

Akunna

Othrisha

Ekon

Gulisheh

Chukwuemerie

Chinecherem

Favis

Chinua

Phinkwon Saestta

Krisandra

Thainvir

Adefolake

Krisandra

Erasminos

Adebowale

Pesheosis

Xakhwan

Anuli

Kaleen

Chibuike

Chiemezie

Akunna

Chukwudumaga

Azubuike

Chrg

Chikanma

Boussa

Kotret

Hamefsha

Crethiax

Faleen

Chidiogo 

Stephastos

Eustexia

Abiodun

Obi

Aleasur

Rasheda

Pethelsa

Naphatius

Arinzechukwu

Oripheilise

Adaugo

Iszreena

Mfon 

Kaphice

Ery

Akpobome

Cluson

Favis

Lu’heda

Best Nigerian Names

The names of Nigerian depend on their family. For example, the family may or may not like Anglicized names. Generally, the family prefers creating names that portray their expectations from the baby. Plus, all the Nigerian names hold deep and beautiful meanings. Here’s a list of some of the best Nigerian names given below. 

Favis

Kaleen

Abebi

Emiene 

Mirisa

Kriyin

Vasexis

Chidozie

Nanna

Ulysseithes

Adola

Aleasur

Farmsaron

Dh’emka

Cirophor

Caminda

Fihada

Chimaobi

Benjamin

Owyn

Chikanma

Hasmani

Chukwuma

Greklith

Krathaethon

Halora

Kotaro

Jaialen

Chimaijem

Manuush

Chukwuemerie

Chibuzor

Nahirah

Clusst Rlollon

Chuwudubem

Glanley Fictan

Akin

Israacy

Ifeoma 

Kintark

Namaanan

Messanthe

Isran

Hephophe

Chimankpa

Majdeema

Mosocia

Winson

Aretta

Abiodun

Akpenvwoghene

Basos

Amazing Nigerian Names

You would be amazed to know that Nigeria holds one of the largest diversity of butterflies on the entire globe. Along with new discoveries being made, Nigeria consists of a variety of butterflies. This mostly happened because of the nation’s biodiversity and vast greenery. Here’s a list of some amazing names suitable for a Nigerian. We hope you like them! 

Falion

Faleem Causir

Chetachi

Garry

Chimezie

Mopsaus

Akachukwu

Chinecherem

Firisek Garcum

Abeo

Abayomrunkoje

Gilame

Kematu

Sayma

Sason

Chiasoka

Nysheshi

Abebi

Adaora

Alphophon

Todl

Manier M’usem

Heenarh

Bolanile

Chukwuebuka

Amandi

Adelola 

Enjisey

Nazamal Mirger

Chukwuma

Banjoko

Deucukas

Chiemelie

Gilame

Adankwo

Heenarh

Isbifa

Dahlia

Ataikiru

Amandi

Chuk

Stephetheus

Oleta

Khareenyah

Faleem Causir

Kriyin

Jaylone

Achojah

Adanna

Ashasandra

Binyelum

Adaeze

Azzadal

Taiwo

Eustoebus

Abidugun

Dandsa

Anozie

Nazamal Mirger

Chidiadi

Chikezie

Chinara

Abidugun

Chidiebere

Voa

Charmen

Arinzechukwu

Arsax

Winson

Prisohsa

Pixelis

Adaobi

Likita 

Pranal

Dahlia

Ashasandra

Abayomrunkoje

Isramal

Phoeisa

Anwulika

Daviya Grothja

Azi

Zirumir

Chinagorom

Phylaris

Chimankpa

Hadi

Owynvond

Hadi

Karlirah

Cluson

Acastorus

Atahik

Bolade

Youth

Kisophi

Frinroc

Ilkhas

Akachukwu

Awesome Nigerian Names

There are several criteria that you must consider before choosing a Nigerian name. First, try making the name meaningful and descriptive. Second, many times names for a kid are made based on their position in the family. Also, names are sometimes created based on the day the baby is born. Here’s a list of awesome Nigerian names for you. 

Akporovwovwo

Favis

Chiekezie

Dudlm Rhuzte

Frirdecan Sardon

Habasah

Bagu

Dudlm Rhuzte

Frirdecan Sardon

Therastus

Borissean

Ahwinahwi

Chukwudumaga

Krathoebus

Adelphice

Hamefsha

Chrelm

Firisek Garcum

Isaadiah

Chileogu

Manuush

Isramal

Majdeema

Isaadiah

Halora

Abeo

Chibarameze

Bunkechukwu

Khareenyah

Saden Shallta

Kematu

Chibuogu

Alethanthei

Nethanise

Nazamal Mirger

Coyle

Alika

Islcy

Isranthal

Curtis

Azi

Lakene

Oluwatobi

Ayofemi

Phinithon Raurctha

Anwuli

Jontodd

Minerva

Sapheisa

Silali

Vhosek

Chuk

Ayo

Udo

Chinecherem

Chiagozie

Idara 

Inachidas

Adebiyi

Camdret

Amobi

Domalen

Isbifa

Bunkechukwu

Thainvir

Dara 

Burahaira

Chuwudubem

Okechukwu

Adedayo

Wilcean Raerten

Thersatos

Sayma

Chiemeka

Chidiadi

Adedayo

Matina 

Adesina

Hicksur Chosom

Apunanwu

Karriel

Anozie

Braith

Ifiok 

Adaoma

Bako

Astrenia

Abaeze

Aruegodore

Frirdecan Sardon

Eriana

Chidiebube

Delkash

Wilcean Raerten

Acastelix

Jathlanie

Thitelos

Chidiebere

Owyn

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