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Niamh

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Yonididnaedaethat · 04/07/2013 16:39

Just found out I'm having a girl, I plan on using the name Niamh but when I was pregnant with my DS and people asked what name I would've used if he was a she and I told them 'Niamh' I was greeted with the usual "oh no" or the screwing up of faces which meant they thought it was crap Hmm.

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GeekInThePink · 06/07/2013 09:46

Niamh is a gorgeous name I love it :)

EagleNebula · 06/07/2013 09:48

I have a Niamh! Love it and hear nothing but positive comments about it. No problems with the spelling. Go for it and don't tell anyone the name until after the birth!

squoosh · 06/07/2013 10:15

A boy called Niamh? Shock Shock

hollyisalovelyname · 06/07/2013 10:20

Niamh was a woman in an Irish legend - Niamh Cinn Oir - who came from Tir na nOg - the land of the young - where people never grew old. Nice name

plentyofsoap · 06/07/2013 15:34

I wasn't sure if it was a unisex irish name tbh. I guess not! Its a pretty name though I' m sure it will be character building for him.....

hollyisalovelyname · 06/07/2013 21:41

It's the Irish equivalent of 'A Boy Named Sue' Smile

bugsybill · 06/07/2013 22:50

Lovely name. I definitely prefer the proper spelling too :)

Don't discuss names with others as people can be very picky and fussy about your choices. Just announce the baby after the birth.

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