Son of Nicholas; mythological water spirit
Nixen is a modern English surname-style name. It likely functions as a patronymic variant of Nixon, meaning 'son of Nicholas,' but it also shares roots with the German 'Nixe,' referring to shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic folklore.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nixen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
