Water sprite or river nymph
Derived from the Germanic word 'nixe', this name refers to shape-shifting water spirits in German folklore. While it has a playful sound, it carries a mystical connection to the natural world and ancient mythology. It is often associated with the folklore of the Rhine river.
Less common today
Nixie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,934 in 2011.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
