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Nevaeh

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gonutkin · 28/09/2022 11:49

I need honest opinions on the name Neveah, the infamous heaven spelt backwards.

I like unusual names but nothing that looks completely made up. I also don't usually ask for anyone opinions of our childrens names as I believe as long as we like it that's all that matters.

We are struggling for a name for our girl and came across Nevaeh, I do like it and the meaning with it. We are religious but not as strongly as others may be.

Is it honestly a nice name or not.. I've seen comments over the years about it being a bit of a chavvy name.. don't really know why but I'm curious to see what people think. I think it's a lovely name but am apprehensive. We have others on our list so it's not our number 1 choice but I'm curious if others opinion of it.

Thanks!

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user1492757084 · 16/10/2024 03:04

I would NEVER use Neveah.
Too tacky and too neverish.

If you love ice cream, would you name your child, Maerc eci?
If you love Heaven just use Heaven, or Haven, or Angela.

WakyWally · 15/10/2024 20:23

I think you all need to get a grip for God's sake.

Needmorelego · 15/10/2024 20:08

@WakyWally the problem is that out there in the real world there may or may not be a 2 year old child with this name.
Her parents might be upset by an old thread being resurrected that's either people saying their daughters name is terrible or making them wish they had actually used the name.
I quite like the name personally. I think it sounds pretty and no one ever follows up from saying what their name means after introducing themselves (or a parent introducing their child) so who cares if it's "heaven backwards".
Unless it comes up in conversation and someone asks they'd not know any more than knowing that Matthew means "gift from God" or Sarah means "noblewoman".

WakyWally · 15/10/2024 19:58

By hell, theres some right old witches on here int there? If i want to add a comment about a name, then i shall. Ok?? And i dont like being called 'Babes'. So go and do one

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 21:24

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 21:21

Oh dear, you clearly want an argument this evening. I'll be checking out now of this zombie thread.

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Of course you will. Toodles. I do hope your reading comprehension skills improve.

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 21:21

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 21:13

Obviously I was referring to the person whose comment revived the thread. I'm sorry this is so difficult for you to grasp.

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Oh dear, you clearly want an argument this evening. I'll be checking out now of this zombie thread.

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 21:15

'why do people resurrect ancient threads'

If you're not the one who's resurrected the thread then I'm clearly not referring to you. Pretty clear I'd have thought.

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 21:13

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 20:56

Yes, it was as I commented on it exactly for that reason - as I imagine most if not all the other posters have done. Do you really think all of us searched the name Nevaeh to comment on an old thread? 😂

When someone has just commented on a thread I believe it goes up the list - well, it must do for one from 2022 to be on the first page of the name threads. I often visit the names thread as I'll be naming a baby in a few months time. I've never searched for a name though unless it's one on our shortlist which has been about two so far, none of which are Nevaeh.

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Obviously I was referring to the person whose comment revived the thread. I'm sorry this is so difficult for you to grasp.

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 21:02

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 20:49

Surely you can work out that this doesn't make any sense. If a thread was last commented on in Sept 2022 well then they've had to dig the thread up to post their 'no' comment? It wasn't appearing as an active thread.

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It's currently the top of the names list of threads.

Nevaeh
Pen9 · 14/10/2024 20:56

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 20:49

Surely you can work out that this doesn't make any sense. If a thread was last commented on in Sept 2022 well then they've had to dig the thread up to post their 'no' comment? It wasn't appearing as an active thread.

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Yes, it was as I commented on it exactly for that reason - as I imagine most if not all the other posters have done. Do you really think all of us searched the name Nevaeh to comment on an old thread? 😂

When someone has just commented on a thread I believe it goes up the list - well, it must do for one from 2022 to be on the first page of the name threads. I often visit the names thread as I'll be naming a baby in a few months time. I've never searched for a name though unless it's one on our shortlist which has been about two so far, none of which are Nevaeh.

BeautyPageantDropout · 14/10/2024 20:49

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 19:26

Surely you can work out they've (and I've) clicked on one of the most recently commented on name threads in this case, hence it was at the top of the list of new threads, and forgot to check the date?

You've read far too much into something done quite frequently, usually through absent-mindedness rather than not having a life.

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Surely you can work out that this doesn't make any sense. If a thread was last commented on in Sept 2022 well then they've had to dig the thread up to post their 'no' comment? It wasn't appearing as an active thread.

Pen9 · 14/10/2024 19:26

BeautyPageantDropout · 13/10/2024 23:22

whyyyyyyy do people resurrect ancient threads just to say 'no'?

get a life, babes xx

Surely you can work out they've (and I've) clicked on one of the most recently commented on name threads in this case, hence it was at the top of the list of new threads, and forgot to check the date?

You've read far too much into something done quite frequently, usually through absent-mindedness rather than not having a life.

sadeightiesthrowback · 14/10/2024 16:33

When you see it written you have to really look at it to process how to say it.

Once you do it has a pretty sound to it, imo.

I think the problem may be that when it first was introduced it became very popular very quickly, like a fad, and therefore it might be overused or come with certain connotations to some people.

I'm sorry but to me it feels strangely outdated..

MrsWatterson · 14/10/2024 12:20

RandomMusings7 · 28/09/2022 11:55

Dreadful! Made-up, try hard, yoonique (but not quite anymore)

How about Maeve instead?

2nd this name. It's beautiful and traditional I think.

DuchessOfSausage · 14/10/2024 08:24

Zombie thread. @Pen9 , Nev-ay-uh

BeautyPageantDropout · 13/10/2024 23:22

whyyyyyyy do people resurrect ancient threads just to say 'no'?

get a life, babes xx

Pen9 · 13/10/2024 22:05

Needmorelego · 13/10/2024 20:06

@WakyWally this thread is from TWO YEARS AGO so your contribution is really useful 😂😂😂

Hahaha! Mine too! Ah well, I'm sure there'll be someone else asking soon or searching the previous chats about Nevaeh.

Pen9 · 13/10/2024 22:04

Honestly, I don't like it either. is it pronounced Nay-vuh - as in just an l away from navel?

What about Eden if you like unique names with religious connotations?

Needmorelego · 13/10/2024 20:06

@WakyWally this thread is from TWO YEARS AGO so your contribution is really useful 😂😂😂

WakyWally · 13/10/2024 20:04

Just No

QueSyrahSyrah · 29/09/2022 19:36

Jeelypieces20storeys · 28/09/2022 23:04

I like the sound of it, but would probably spell it Nevaya to avoid the whole "heaven spelt backwards..." Comments. I know an Avaya which has a similar sound.

Agree with pp who said Miriam & Ruth are dull and Seraphina sounds beautiful but is a bit too mouthy & pretentious for me.

It's been bugging me where I recognise Avaya from. It's our phone system at work Grin

QuebecBagnet · 29/09/2022 17:35

I’d pronounce it neve as I’d think you were trying to spell Niamh

HappyHappyHermit · 29/09/2022 17:34

Also I dont pronounce Nivea as Niv ay ah, I'd say Niv ee ah.

HappyHappyHermit · 29/09/2022 17:33

I'm not sure if it is chivvy or not, but I feel it is odd. Surely heaven backwards sort of indicates he'll, which is enough to out me off. Why not just go for Heaven if thats what you like about it.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 29/09/2022 00:09

Please don’t.