Neela

[jamenhej]

For a number of reasons, I would love this name if DC2, due in a couple of months, turns out to be a DD. Any thoughts? Nila is another option for the spelling...

But don't Nuala and Neela have completely different pronunciations?

They should do but depending on region/accent there is not that may much differentiation in how they are said. Though I have an Irish accent so maybe it's just me

Unless you are Indian or have Indian heritage obviously
But how would you even know what thier heritage is just by knowing thier name? Or even just looking at them?

It reminds me of Narla my friends dogs name. But it is unique and special in its own way.

Aha, I see! So now I am wondering whether I actually know how to pronounce Nuala... is it Noola or Nwarla? Or am I totally off the mark with either attempt?!

Nuala is pronounced like Noo-la

Maybe I'm pronouncing Neela wrong Is it knee-la?

Yeah! I am now sitting here trying to say Neela in an Irish accent to make it sound like Nuala I can almost hear it actually!

If you don't encounter many people with Irish accents it should be fine

I like Nala, like the Lion King.

Neela feels a bit 'Futurama' to me.

Shamefully I've never seen the Lion King! But I really like Nala, it's lovely.

IfItsGoodEnough4ShirleyBassey

No she didn't it didn't snow she went with Imogen but I think Neeve is lovely As well Neela. Pretty sure Neeve is Irish ?

Neeve is really really pushing it for spelling though, and certainly it's no longer an Irish name once you're spelling it like that. Imogen is lovely

Hi I’m a Neela! Honestly, it’s fun to see people talking about the name because at the school I go to with over 200 people I’m the only one with that name! Do you know those YouTube videos that try guessing names not one of them I’ve seen have ever guessed my name so it’s great to see people actually saying Neela! Lol

As a Neela I can confirm you’re pronouncing it correctly

@NeckingtheNightNurse , In the image you've posted it gives the pronunciation of Niamh and the meaning. It's not 'neeve' and it doesn't mean snow

@jamenhej I'd say Nyla as Nigh-la

The Irish for snow is "sneachta". You can't write that in English phonics.
https://www.teanglann.ie/en/fuaim/sneachta

Dar liom níl fadhb leis an litriú Neev ar Niamh, ach b'fhearr liom Gaeilge beo ná Gaeilge sioctha.

(I have no problem with the spelling Neev for Niamh, but i prefer living Irish than frozen Irish.)

Not liking the spelling Neev/Neeve for Niamh (the former spellings don't reflect the subtleties of the name's pronunciation) doesn’t make one an Irish language dinosaur!

No, it doesn't mean snow in Irish to whoever thought that. I think it's similar to the word for snow in another language, can't remember which.

I like Neela. I wouldn't be too sure how Nila should be pronounced (at first).

@Boatonalake , Spanish. Nieve (approximately Nee-eh-veh).

I love the name Neela and its meaning "blue" in Hindi, however you spell it.

I know a little girl with this name - she’s got Indian heritage - and really like it. Her nickname is Neely which I think is very cute.