Meaning & Origin
The primordial goddess of night.
Nyx is a girl's and boy's baby name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning 'night' — the name of the primordial goddess of night in Greek mythology, one of the earliest beings to emerge from Chaos at the creation of the universe. Nyx was so powerful that even Zeus feared her.
With its single syllable and connection to ancient mythology, Nyx has a sharp, dramatic quality that makes it one of the most striking short names available. It sits naturally alongside other mythological names like Luna, Aurora, and Iris, while being far rarer — a name for parents who want something that genuinely cannot be confused with any other name on the playground.