Nyree
Girl name · 56 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nyree: 56 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 12 births in 1974.
Nyree is a name with strong Scottish connections, considered a variant of the Gaelic name Niamh, meaning "bright" or "radiant." It gained prominence through the celebrated New Zealand-born actress Nyree Dawn Porter, best known for her starring role in the classic British television series *The Forsyte Saga* (1967). While the Irish Niamh is famously associated with the mythological land of Tír na nÓg, Nyree feels distinctly modern and accessible. Its spelling was popularised in mid-20th-century Scotland, partly inspired by the phonetic pronunciation of Niamh. A charming alternative, Noreen, shares a similar sound and Irish root.
Girl 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197412 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 56since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 43%vs prior 5y