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how do you say Nevaeh?

101 replies

Get0rfMoiLand · 22/05/2012 13:42

It is suggested on some misguided baby name threads, how do you say it?

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saggarmakersbottomknocker · 22/05/2012 19:28

Yes - but with the proper spelling and the proper pronunciation. Smile

ButterPecanMuffin · 22/05/2012 19:34

Yeah it was Sonny Sandoval from POD.

CrumpettyTree · 22/05/2012 20:08

The pronunciation of Legna is quite nice. ie. "Layna." But only if it is was spelt Layna. If it was spelt "Legna" then everyone would think it was pronouced Legg - na, which is just silly.

ZuzuBailey · 22/05/2012 20:14

This isn't a new trend.

What about Senga (Agnes)?

Lufwagnikcuf.

Get0rfMoiLand · 22/05/2012 20:17

And Dorothea and Theodora are the same name aren't they (slightly inverted).

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Booette · 22/05/2012 21:45

Someone I know has a Nevaeh. She pronounces it Ne-vay (e as in egg)

RancerDoo · 22/05/2012 21:49

It's just ridiculous.

I want to know why none would think spelling heaven backwards was a nice thing. Surely heaven backwards = hell (a bit like playing old LPs backwards and hearing satanic wafflings).

RancerDoo · 22/05/2012 21:50

Anyone

Effing ipad

PinkChampagneandStrawberries · 22/05/2012 21:52

The one I know is pronounced Neev

PinkChampagneandStrawberries · 22/05/2012 21:53

As in Eve with a N at the start

thisisyesterday · 22/05/2012 21:55

if i ever have another baby and it's a boy i will call it Looc
people will think it's just an unusual spelling of Luke but it will really be COOL spelled backwards

then they will see how cool i am. and my baby.

or something

thisisyesterday · 22/05/2012 21:56

Nevaeh, with a silent aeh?
that's even more bizarre

BreakingBad · 22/05/2012 21:57

I know of a woman who has a child called Neveah (neh-vay-uh). She also has a daughter called Taome which stands for The Apple Of My Eye.

Boak, boak, triple boak.

PinkChampagneandStrawberries · 22/05/2012 21:59

Yes it's very strange I gave the think about it every time I say/write it Confused

PinkChampagneandStrawberries · 22/05/2012 21:59

Have sorry Blush

EBDTeacher · 22/05/2012 22:01

Love it thisisyeaterday. Me, you Yppah and Looc can go to soft play together if u lik.

muminthecity · 22/05/2012 22:05

My friend has a DD called Nevaeh, pronounced Nuh-VAY-a. It's a shit name but my friend is lovely really, just has crap taste in names.

In protest, I shall name my next DD Tsiehta, pronounced Si-Etta.

BreakingBad · 22/05/2012 22:07

pmsl@thisisyesterday

I am having twins - a boy called Evol (no, no, not Evil, silly! Its Love backwards. Obviously. Duuuurrrrr) and a girl called Rats. Yes, Rats.

muminthecity · 22/05/2012 22:08

Perhaps when friend has her next baby I will suggest Susej, Noigiler or Yloh, as she seems to like backwards religious names Grin

BreakingBad · 22/05/2012 22:10

muminthecit susej is a bit too much like sausage.

How about elbib? Cool name for a boy Wink

thisisyesterday · 22/05/2012 22:11

i take your Tsiehta, (pronounced Si-Etta) and raise you Ssentiw Shavohej- pronounced Ellie

bronze · 22/05/2012 22:13

Why not name your child Dog?

thisisyesterday · 22/05/2012 22:16

Susej and Dog

hahahahahahaha

thisisyesterday · 22/05/2012 22:16

i might go even more cryptic and call mine Dachshund

Trestle · 22/05/2012 22:19

":o at christian rock band"

Some of them are quite good actually, though some aren't (just like all music really)