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Niomi baby names

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Redcat101 · 16/07/2021 15:39

What are your opinions on this alternative spelling of Naomi? I thought the new spelling makes the pronunciation more clear “nigh-oh-me” and it avoids teasing because Naomi spelled backwards is I moan.

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TatianaBis · 16/07/2021 15:54

I thought Nee omi so I don't think that spelling is clear, it just looks like a typo.

HappyAsASandboy · 16/07/2021 15:53

I don't think the spelled backwards thing is a problem at all. I would be quite impressed with any kids that even noticed that Confused

There is always something to use to target a kid if someone wants to find something. Naomi spelled backwards isn't going to be it!

Maggiesfarm · 16/07/2021 15:52

Looks dreadful. Not all people are so thick that they wouldn't recognise the name 'Naomi' when they saw it. It's a lovely name as it is.

Whatever next? 'Aleesha' instead of 'Alicia'? Sheesh.

Spidey66 · 16/07/2021 15:51

I like Naomi and until you pointed it out never even crossed my mind that backwards it was I moan.

SummaLuvin · 16/07/2021 15:49

I don't think it's a name unusual enough that many people struggle with pronunciation so I wouldn't see the point in using this new spelling. I personally don't like it that much.

With regards to teasing I think it being I MOAN backwards is really reaching, yes some kid has probably been teased with that at some point but it's not a name that's asking for it. In my experience teasing is far more about the kid themselves than a name. A self-assured confident child is far less likely to be picked on than a shy nervous child regardless of name. Don't forget that any name can be turned against a kid if the bullies want to - Smelly Sarah for example.

ApolloandDaphne · 16/07/2021 15:47

I say it sort of Nay-oh-may. The alternative spelling looks silly to me.It looks like a brand of medicine or face cream.

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Redcat101 · 16/07/2021 15:46

Do you think the backwards thing is not a problem then? It’s my only reservation with the original spelling.

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EssentialHummus · 16/07/2021 15:45

I’d assume it was a typo. There’s also a similar French name - Noemi iirc? - if that’s any use.

SCMocha · 16/07/2021 15:44

I assumed you would say it 'nee - oh - me' so it doesn't really solve any pronunciation problems.

leakymcleakleak · 16/07/2021 15:44

I would pronounce it differently - Neeomee, rather than Nye-oh-mee. I'd also assume it was a typo.

MartyHart · 16/07/2021 15:42

I've never heard anyone struggle to pronounce Naomi. I prefer the traditional spelling. It's a lovely name.

QuizzicalTikTok · 16/07/2021 15:42

It's just incorrect.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 16/07/2021 15:41

niomi looks like a typo to me!