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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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MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 28/09/2022 11:59

The main issue is that it's got to the point where it's seen as a joke name, the poster name for all things a bit silly and made up. There's a name in Scotland that you sometimes find on older women, Senga (Agnes spelled backwards) and that's been mocked for decades.

If you're religious and don't fancy any saints' names or biblical names you could go for one of the virtue names like Honor, Joy, Felicity...

PlantDoctor · 28/09/2022 11:58

The way you have spelled it is not "heaven" backwards either. That would be Nevaeh", which sounds worse to me

kuvira · 28/09/2022 11:58

I don't like it. First of all, I'm not sure how to pronounce it, and it's a trouble to remember to spell (I always want to write "Neveah").

Secondly, it's a made-up name that only really exists because of an American rock singer who was on MTV Cribs around the year 2001 (I am not joking). I like names that have a history, positive associations and namesakes, and Neveah just doesn't fit that.

And lastly it has some negative social connotations (i.e. the "chav" name comments), which I personally would not feel comfortable lumbering a child with.

However, if you can overlook all those things and still feel the name is right for you, by all means go for it.

Hbh17 · 28/09/2022 11:55

Well, it looks completely made up, so I think you have your answer......

RandomMusings7 · 28/09/2022 11:55

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

How about Maeve instead?

ImHavingAnOldFriendForDinner · 28/09/2022 11:54

Chavy and horrible, there are a million better names out there.

AdInfinitum12 · 28/09/2022 11:53

I think it sounds chavvy too.

nancydroo · 28/09/2022 11:53

It's okay. I don't find it horrible. It's no longer an uncommon name now though.

Unicorn717 · 28/09/2022 11:53

I don't like it but at least spell it the right way if that's what you're going for.

LunaCrystal · 28/09/2022 11:52

Its used a lot where I live- very chavvy

maddy68 · 28/09/2022 11:52

My sister has just called her baby that. It's awful. No-one knows how to say it and everyone I know has had a giggle about it

AriettyHomily · 28/09/2022 11:51

Awful awful awful

SpinningFloppa · 28/09/2022 11:51

Horrible

clpsmum · 28/09/2022 11:50

I don't like it. Always sounds a bit tacky to me although not sure why tbh. Your choice though. Good luck hope she arrives safely xx

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