What does Ninian mean?

Ninian as a boys' name is of Gaelic origin. The name is usually given in honor of a fifth-century Irish saint. The name sounds like "ninny".

STARTS/ENDS WITH Ni-, -ian

ASSOCIATED WITH gaelic, saint

Variations

How popular is Ninian?

Ninian is an uncommon first name for men and an equally unique last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Aidan▼, Arnan, Bivian, Brian▼, Cannan, Cian, Ciaran, Cillian▲, Conan, Conlan, Daivian, Damian▲, Davian, Dilan, Edrian, Eilean, Eilian, Einion, Eirian, Eitan, Elian▲, Eunan, Evian, Filian, Fillan, Finan, Finian, Finnian, Fintan, Gian, Gilean, Gilian, Gillan, Gillian, Jacian, Jorian, Julian▲, Kienan, Kieran▲, Kilian, Kingman, Kiran, Kirwan, Landan, Lucian▲, Midian, Milan▲, Naaman, Nairn, Naman, Natan, Nathan, Neilan, Neuman, Nevin, Newman, Niki, Niklas, Nisan, Nishan, Nissan, Niven, Nizar, Nolin, Nollan, Norman▼, Phinian, Quintan, Rian, Ronan▲, Siprian, Tannan, Tilman, Vivian▼ and Zimran. These names tend to be more commonly used than Ninian.