Ninian - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Ninian \n(i)-nian\ is of Gaelic origin. The name is usually given in honor of a fifth-century Irish saint. The name sounds like "ninny".

Similar baby names are Finian, Einion, Phinian, Finnian, Finan, Nishan, Nissan and Nisan.

Ninian is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ninian. Compare Ninian with related baby names.