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Thoughts on Nevaeh?

264 replies

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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SoupDragon · 15/04/2019 08:24

I’m not too keen on the fact it’s spelt heaven backwards

But that is the whole point of the name.

KooMoo · 15/04/2019 08:21

Thanks GiantPretzel ... I find that difficult to say ... must get some better fitting dentures Grin

GiantPretzel · 15/04/2019 08:20

And no, that doesn’t really make phonetic sense, but it’s how it’s generally pronounced. There are two at my son’s school.

GiantPretzel · 15/04/2019 08:18

Nev-AY-a, Koo.

pictish · 15/04/2019 08:18

How are we even pronouncing Neveah?
Neveh?
Nev-ee-ah?

KooMoo · 15/04/2019 08:16

I’m genuinely interested .... just how do you pronounce Nevaeh?

I always struggle with words, especially if some of the letters are meant to be silent.

NutMeghan · 15/04/2019 08:13

Vivienne
Aviva
Avery
Evelyn
Genevieve
Valentina

elizabethdraper · 15/04/2019 08:13

Why not Niamh. Sounds similar but is an actual name

AppleKatie · 15/04/2019 08:13

Niamh or Naomi would be a 1000 times better.

pictish · 15/04/2019 08:13

I'm afraid I'm another who doesn't like this name. Heaven backwards...naff. Sorry if that's rude...taste is subjective. Of course if you love it you should choose it.

DameSylvieKrin · 15/04/2019 08:11

Or Nieves? It means snow and is fairly commonly used in Spain

crumble82 · 15/04/2019 08:11

Hate it, the only career path I can imagine for a Nevaeh is as a stripper. Similar sounding names are:
Nieve
Naomi
Eve

zombee · 15/04/2019 08:10

@wowfudge as a word yes. As a name no.

Thoughts on Nevaeh?
SileneOliveira · 15/04/2019 08:10

Also the OP's other girls are Isabelle and Lydia which are lovely names. Nevaeh just doesn't fit in the same category at all.

Whoops75 · 15/04/2019 08:09

It’s awful and doesn’t go with your other names which are all lovely 😊

Faith
Faye
Holly
Emma

Something like these would be nicer imo

DameSylvieKrin · 15/04/2019 08:08

All names were made up at some point in history.
Saying that, Nevaeh might be stigmatising for your child.
How about Niove or Niobe, Naomi, Noemi or Noa?

TheSassyAssassin · 15/04/2019 08:07

WTAF? People call their kids this? Awful. Truly awful

TrixieFranklin · 15/04/2019 08:05

Agree it's a non-name name

Sexnotgender · 15/04/2019 08:04

Terrible name.

WanderingTrolley1 · 15/04/2019 08:03

Awful name to burden a child with.

BeansandRice · 15/04/2019 08:03

I’d have difficulty not thinking

Nivea

Do you really want to call your daughter after a face cream? (A very good one, but still ...)

Wheresmyvagina · 15/04/2019 07:58

So so bad. Don't do it!

flumpybear · 15/04/2019 07:56

Very chav ... sorry 😐

SileneOliveira · 15/04/2019 07:47

Nevaeh should NEVER be used. Ever. It's right at the top of the "worst names in the world" list.

Sorry OP. Just don't.

wowfudge · 15/04/2019 07:47

Not Vaya as suggested by a pp - that means 'go' in Spanish.