Reeva

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Yes/No?

Honestly, I wouldn’t because of the Pistorius reference as it’s still fairly fresh in people’s minds.

Thought that might come up.
Definitely a no go then

My first thought also Oscar pistorius. Maybe if you're in a country where it's a popular name, but in the UK I'd say that's what most would think of.

What is about the name you love? What others do you like? Maybe we can help come up with similar?
Eva
Ava
Evie
Eve
Stevie (a genuine favourite of mine for a girl)
Maeve
Niamh/ Naeve
Nora/ Norah
Hannah
Sarah
Cara
Cora
Serena
Raine
Renee

I think Reeva Steinkamp/Oscar Pistorious immediately too.

It’s a beautiful name, although I fully appreciate the Pistorious association. Riva as an alternative?

I don't know, I quite like it and that awful murder hasn't stopped people calling baby boys Oscar. Is that because oscar is a very popular name though with other famous people called it and Reeva is very unusual and reeva steinkamp is the only person that springs to mind when you hear it?

I adore the name but didn’t go for it because of the Reeva Steinkamp link.

I have since met a 4 year old with the name and didn’t immediately link her though.

Gorgeous name but I think it'll be some years before it's useable in the UK as it's most people's only association with the name.

River?

This has been asked before. The general consensus was that the name was pretty much unheard of in the UK until Reeva Steekamp's murder, and as such, she will be the first person most people will link the name to.

Pistorius

Love it, Use it, let the name live on

No, I also thought of Oscar Pistorius. Google the name and that's all you get.

Use it. Reeva Steenkamp wasn't the murderer - the connotations are null and void. It's a lovely name.

I think it's a lovely name, yes I admit the first thing I thought of was the Reeva Steenkamp murder but she was a beautiful lady and it wouldn't put me off giving a child her name. I'm sure the name Madeleine is still popular too xx

I adore this name, it's beautiful. I do agree though that people will think of Oscar Pistorius. He will hit the headlines again when he's released no doubt, so it's not like the association is fading right now.

I read this exact thread a few months ago.
We have a baby Reeva at nursery, we've known the family for years and looked after all 4 of their children. When I heard they'd named the new baby Reeva I did think of Reeva Steenkamp but now she's nearly 1, she's just 'Reeva'! If you like it I'd 100% go for it, people become their name! People in your life will associate the name Reeva with your baby as soon as they meet her.

Yep, first thing I thought of was the murder.

My friends little girl is reeva. At first we did think of the association but she's almost 3 now and she is just little reevA. I would use it if you love it. As Pp say people still use Oscar. And Madeline.

It's nice. Use it. It's not like other names in awful headlines haven't been used.
There are Freds, Oscars, Madeleines, Tias the list goes on.

A similar name I think is nice, is Reba, like Reba McEntire the singer.

None of her peers will make the Pistorius connection as it’s so far before their time. I don’t like it at all but that’s purely personal preference so if you like it then use it and don’t be put off. Oscar is very popular for boys and no one says anything!

What's Oscar Pistorius got to do with it.

The name belonged to Reeva not him.

If you like it go for it.

My friend had a baby last month and called her Maddie. And I have a cat called Maddie actually.