Derived from the Latin word for a sea creature known for its beautiful shell, symbolizing exploration and adventure.
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Nautilus is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Derived from the Latin word for a sea creature known for its beautiful shell, symbolizing exploration and adventure.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
NAH-tee-lus
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Nautilus is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Derived from the Latin word for a sea creature known for its beautiful shell, symbolizing exploration and adventure.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is NAH-tee-lus. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Nautilus. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Naut, Tilly. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Nautilus Marinho, Nautilus Sol, Nautilus Oceano aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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