Nyx as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nyx

What is the meaning of the name Nyx ?

The baby name Nyx is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /nɪks/ ("nicks").

Nyx is Greek in Origin.

From Ancient Greek Νύξ (Nýx), Nyx means “night,” the personification of night in Greek mythology. Hesiod’s Theogony places Nyx among the first beings, mother of deities such as Hypnos and Thanatos, and later writers treat her as an awe-inspiring force. The Roman counterpart is Nox. Pronounced “nicks,” the name carries a sleek, enigmatic sound with mythic depth.

As a given name, Nyx is a modern, rare choice in the English-speaking world and beyond, used for all genders but more often feminine in practice. Minimalist and punchy, it fits contemporary naming trends. Variants and related forms include the Latin Nox, the alternate spelling Nix, and nicknames like Nyxi; semantically related names include Leila/Layla (Arabic “night”), Nisha (Sanskrit “night”), and Noctis (Latin “night”).