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Thoughts on Nevaeh?

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Tylerjayde · 15/04/2019 01:57

Hi, We’re expecting our 5th in June and DH recently suggested the name Nevaeh after hearing it at work, we both really like it but we looked more into it. Just so we could find the correct spelling and a middle name to go with it.

I’m not too keen on the fact it’s spelt heaven backwards, I don’t know why I’m just not. What are you thoughts? Also if you have a middle name idea please put it below so far we have;
•Nevaeh Penelope
•Nevaeh Elizabeth
•Nevaeh Imogen and
•Nevaeh Evelyn

If not what other suggestions do you have, Siblings names are;

•Willow Savannah
•Elijah Joseph
•Isabelle Olivia and
•Lydia Catherine

Thank you.- Tyler.

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Hollowvictory · 15/04/2019 15:36

Floury pancakes what do you mean pronounced Nay-veah? Is that the same as Navy?

Rosesaredead · 15/04/2019 15:35

Nevaeh is often used on name boards as an example of the ultimate awful 'yooneek'/chavvy name. This seems to be true of both British and American naming boards. Although I think the sound is okay, the fact that it seems to be widely mocked would really put me off. What about Niamh?

Agree that sibling names are lovely!

Hollowvictory · 15/04/2019 15:35

It's dire. Sorry bit why would you call your child something spelled backwards, you didn't do that with your other children.
Very chavvy

Bumblebeesmum · 15/04/2019 15:32

Such beautiful names for your other children but don’t like this one at all sorry

Penelope or Imogen as first names would be lovely with the others - Penny is particularly sweet

Cookit · 15/04/2019 15:26

I think the “point” of this made up name is that it’s Heaven spelt backwards so I think it would be kind of odd to spell it a different way. Also, it’s just generally pretty bad.

Every parent should get a veto, use yours.

Divgirl2 · 15/04/2019 15:00

It really is a terrible name with awful connotations. Whether you agree with it or not study after study has shown people with that kind of name are discriminated against for jobs and university entrance.

Your other children have perfectly lovely names. Maya is nice.

Ellenborough · 15/04/2019 14:37

It’s dreadful.your other children have lovely names and All your chosen middle names go with them well. Why not pick one of those?

Penelope Elizabeth or Imogen Penelope would be gorgeous.

NutMeghan · 15/04/2019 14:27

How about Amaya?

GummyGoddess · 15/04/2019 14:16

It's not nice, but that name is associated with 'chavs' and it will impact on job applications when they see that name on the CV.

As I said, not nice but it's been shown over and over that 'chav' (I hate that word) or 'black' names on CV's have a much lower chance of invitation for interview.

Does your DH love it so much that he's willing to disadvantage your DD in her adult life?

Shadow1234 · 15/04/2019 14:13

I really like the name itself, but think it just looks weird written down, and also don't like the fact that is is heaven spelt backwards.

Other suggestions:

Seren
Neve
Romilly
Romy
Eleanor
Freya
Natasha
Lucia
Darcey
Brooke
Genevieve
Francesca
Leila
Elayna
Hailey
Hannah
Rosa
Jasmine
Camille
Lois
Verity
Zara
Harley
Clara

FlouryPancakes · 15/04/2019 14:05

I have a Naevia, pronounced Nay-veah.

Although, I'm not at all keen on Nevaeh sorry.

SoupDragon · 15/04/2019 14:04

but he liked Elijah and Isabelle when I suggested them and they stuck. Plus he suggested Willow and Lydia and they stuck

Then he really doesn't have a leg to stand on. He chose two, you've chosen two and both of you liked the other's suggestions on those occasions.

MashedSpud · 15/04/2019 13:59

I don’t like it.

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Tylerjayde · 15/04/2019 13:54

DH said because I named the twins he should get to choose next ones name, but he liked Elijah and Isabelle when I suggested them and they stuck. Plus he suggested Willow and Lydia and they stuck so I think we should choose one together this time, especially since we chose the names George and Thomas together if we have a boy. AIBU?

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SoupDragon · 15/04/2019 13:44

I’m trying to convince DH to agree to a different name

Tell him you don't like it and that should be the end of it. You both have to like a name which you ar going to be giving to your child.

The whole point of the name is that is is Heaven backwards, ther is no getting away from that.

ElodieJayde · 15/04/2019 13:41

@Tylerjayde I also like the sound and look of Nevaeh, but don't like the fact that it is heaven backwards. I love your other children's names and think that Maya Penelope goes with them, just put your foot down and explain your reasoning to DH. P.S- love your middle name ;) ( its mine too).

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Tylerjayde · 15/04/2019 13:38

@whitney168 I haven’t chose it and if I was going to it’d be because I like the spelling and sound of the name, not because of the fact it’s heaven backwards.

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Whitney168 · 15/04/2019 13:35

Why on earth would you choose this made up, impossible to pronounce and often mis-spelt name if you don't like its entire premise that it's heaven spelt backwards?

desparate4sleep · 15/04/2019 13:31

It's terrible. Probably the worst name I have ever heard.

colditz · 15/04/2019 13:30

TBH TylerJade, you seem tohave your head screwed on with regards to names, so just put your foot down with your husband. It's a silly stripper's name and isn't suitable for anyone under 21 and not wearing nipple tassles.

colditz · 15/04/2019 13:29

Or Nivea

colditz · 15/04/2019 13:28

People will call her Nev.

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Tylerjayde · 15/04/2019 13:28

I’m trying to convince DH to agree to a different name, especially since I’m called Tyler (which in my opinion is a masculine name) and I hated it while growing up. Also if we have a boy we’re going to call him George Thomas, so I’m going to say that we need a normal name like that’s if we have another girl. Smile

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Aprilflangebucket · 15/04/2019 13:28

I love Nia

Freya sounds like Nevaeh

Lazydaisies · 15/04/2019 13:25

I absolutely love it. I know of one and she really suits it. Such a pretty name.

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