Nezahualcoyotl
Meaningfasting coyote · Nahuatl
Nezahualcoyotl is a Mexican boy name meaning “fasting coyote”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nezahualcoyotl would score 31 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nezahualcoyotl
Nezahualcoyotl is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “fasting coyote”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Nezahualcoyotl at school.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
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- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
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Questions about the name Nezahualcoyotl
What does the name Nezahualcoyotl mean?
Nezahualcoyotl means “fasting coyote” and comes from Nahuatl. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ramadan (“month of fasting”).
What is the origin of the name Nezahualcoyotl?
Nezahualcoyotl is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Nahuatl. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Nezahualcoyotl a boy or girl name?
Nezahualcoyotl is a boy name.
What names are similar to Nezahualcoyotl?
If you like Nezahualcoyotl, you might also like Ramadan.
What should I know before naming my baby Nezahualcoyotl?
Nezahualcoyotl is a Mexican boy name meaning “fasting coyote”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.