Nemo

The masculine first name Nemo means "the nobody" and comes from the Latin word nemo, which stands for "nobody, no person." In Germany and the Netherlands, the boy's name Nemo can be found occasionally, but overall it is rather rare.

What does the name Nemo mean?

Nemo, a masculine first name, means "the nobody" and derives from the Latin word nemo, which means "nobody, no person." The name became especially well-known through the American animated film "Finding Nemo" from 2003, in which an anemone fish bears this name, contributing to its popularity.

Where does the name Nemo come from?

Nemo is a masculine first name with Latin roots, meaning "the nobody." The Latin

How do you pronounce Nemo?

The pronunciation of Nemo is two syllables and sounds soft and balanced. It is pronounced as "Ne-mo" [ˈneːmo]. The first syllable begins with a clear, elongated "Ne," which conveys a sense of lightness. The second syllable has a rounded "o," bringing calmness to the sound. This open vowel structure creates a harmonious sound conclusion. Overall, Nemo feels modern, friendly, and clear – gentle in rhythm and concise in expression.

Popularity

In Germany, Nemo is among the less common first names. The name currently ranks 4,024th in the list of the most popular masculine baby names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching rank 1,747. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,744th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,867th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mo / Nemi / Nemomaus / Nene

Famous people

• Captain Nemo (character from '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by J. Verne)
• Nemo (main character from the film 'Finding Nemo')
• Nemo Gaines (baseball player from America)
• Nemo Gould (artist from the USA)
• Nemo Leibold (American baseball player)
• Nemo Mettler (musician, ESC-2024 winner)
• Nemo Nobody (lead role in the film Mr. Nobody)
• Nemo Pinkowski (protagonist of the book series 'Please Do Not Open')
• Nemo Sandman (film director from France)