Baby name
Niven
/NIV-uhn/
Meaning
“Little saint, holy one”
Derived from the Gaelic word 'naomh', meaning 'holy' or 'saintly', suggesting a connection to piety.
Vibe
groundedpoeticsoulful
How it ages.
Niven has moved away from its busier years and now offers a more uncommon, established choice.
The cultural moment.
Use of Niven is easing gradually in Scotland, but the name remains familiar and usable.