Nova
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning ‘new’. Derived from the Latin word ‘novus’, it’s associated with astronomical phenomena like novas – stars that suddenly increase in brightness. This modern name suggests innovation, freshness, and cosmic wonder.
Popularity of the name Nova in different countries
- Nova Extremely popular in the United States, rising rapidly since 2010 and consistently ranking in the top 50 girls' names.
- Nova Growing steadily in the United Kingdom and Australia as a trendy, gender-neutral name with scientific appeal.
- Nova Popular in Canada as a modern alternative to traditional names, appreciated for its cosmic connotations.
- Nova Well-received in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway where nature and astronomy-inspired names are favored.
- Nova Gaining popularity in Spain and Latin American countries as a contemporary international name.
Variants and similar names to Nova
- Novah (English (modern spelling variant))
- Novalee (English (compound name))
- Novella (Italian, English)
- Nouva (Phonetic variation)
- Novia (Spanish (related name))
Famous characters named Nova
Books
- Nova – Renegades A prodigy with the ability to put others to sleep or wake them with a touch, seeking vengeance against the Renegades.
- Nova Khan – The Aurora Cycle An enhanced elite soldier who joins a mission to save the galaxy from destruction.
- Nova Lane – The Starbound Trilogy A young woman uncovering interstellar secrets while searching for her missing father in space.
- Nova – The Uglies Series A member of the Smoke who resists the future society that controls people's appearances.
Anime
- Nova – Star Ocean: The Second Story Mysterious alien being who plays a crucial role in the interplanetary storyline of the game and its anime adaptation.
- Nova Terra – Starcraft Psionic ghost character who appears in animated series related to the Starcraft universe.
Movies
- Nova – Planet of the Apes Mute human woman who is part of the primitive society on the planet of the apes.
- Nova Prescott – The Space Between Us Teenager who befriends a boy born on Mars visiting Earth for the first time.
TVSeries
- Nova – The Guild Expert online gamer who joins the main group of gaming friends in the web series.
- Nova Satori – Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy student who can read minds and has a mysterious past.
Videogames
- Nova – Starcraft II Elite Terran Dominion ghost with powerful psionic abilities and extensive combat experience.
- Nova – Heroes of the Storm Stealth assassin who can turn invisible and quickly eliminate enemy heroes.
- Nova – Warframe Warframe that uses antimatter abilities and molecular explosions to control the battlefield.
- Nova – Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Marvel superhero with cosmic powers who can fly and unleash powerful energy attacks.
