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Niamh or Neve????

58 replies

plumblusher · 21/02/2012 10:38

Although I like the Name Niamh/Neve, the spelling of it I've always thought a bit strange (as a child trying to sound it out to spell at school). Does anyone know a Neve spelt this way? Cos I quite like Isla Neve.

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NettoSuperstar · 21/02/2012 10:45

Niamh.
I have one and people do get used to it.

coolascucumber · 21/02/2012 10:43

Niamh

Ephiny · 21/02/2012 10:43

I know a Neave, which I assume is an Anglicised spelling of Niamh (she's Irish though). I thought Neve was an entirely separate name actually.

tabulahrasa · 21/02/2012 10:42

Another use Niamh or don't bother

SoupDragon · 21/02/2012 10:41

It is phonetic in Irish.

PeppyNephrine · 21/02/2012 10:40

Spell it properly or don't use it at all. Its spelled Niamh.

SoupDragon · 21/02/2012 10:40

Use Naimh or not at all IMO.

EmpireBiscuit · 21/02/2012 10:39

Nieve?