Too unusual?

[bethanyann]

My husband and I decided years ago that we wanted to call on of our daughters (if we are lucky enough to have two) Neveah. Pronounced Nev-ay-ah.

My husband's dad, Nev, died suddenly from a blood clot when my husband was 12 years old. They all hated the name Nev, but we thought Nevaeh is a beautiful name, a wonderful way to include hubby's dad, and the fact that Nevaeh means heaven makes it even more special.

It's a really popular name in America, but not so common over here. Since we've mentioned it to people, nearly everyone has said they think it's unfair of us because she'd be forever telling people how to spell and pronounce her name. And that's just made me really nervous about it - do you think it's too unusual?

Also, we already have Eva. I think Eva and Nevaeh sound beautiful together but a lot of people have commented on what a mouthful it is. I'm not so sure anymore, it's kind of ruined the magic of the name for me.

 

[pringle88]

I think its beautiful and goes nicely with Eva, there are lots of names that people have to confirm the spelling of so I wouldn't personally let that put you off.

It's nice that it has such a personal meaning x

 

[Sassyjane]

I have a friend who's daughter is called Neveah, it's a beautiful name, and a very fitting tribute, I say ignore what people say and, if you love it go with it Hun xx

 

[scribbins]

I think that's a lovely name. I know how you feel about the whole American name thing. DH and I want to call our daughter a name which is very popular in the US as a girl's name but in England has traditionally been known as a man's name in the olden days. Some people have told us it's a bad choice (including the grandparents) and to be honest I have just decided to stop telling people because it is making me doubt our choice and I am getting stressed worrying about it.

 

[ChloeNat]

I think its a beautiful name. It's becoming more popular lately anyway! xx

 

[Loula]

Love nevayah x

 

[Mellymoomin06]

Its beautiful hun...but Im biased as its my OH's niece's name! Beautiful tribute and its not that difficult to spell...dont listen to other people! xxxxxxx

 

[LYLLJellyTots]

It's a beautiful name hun & for a beautiful reason xxx

 

[evie_smith]

It's a lovely name! And I wouldn't listen to anyone! everyone hated issabelle as it was old fashioned and no one was called that anymore now you can't turn a corner without seeing a mum with a issabelle. Also when I was having zander everyone said they hated zander so we called him Alexander and everyone calls him zander! The only people who don't are his grandparents on hubby's side (they dont like zander) and I wish I had just called him zander to start with. In a few years it might be a really popular name who knows! Xx

 

[talulahgosh]

People's reactions are the reason we won't be telling anybody any names we might be considering (of which there are currently none as we agree on nothing!)

I am sorry people have spoiled the magic of a name you have your heart set on, but she is your daughter and if you love Nevaeh enough use it. I grew up in England with what was then (bit more common now) an unusual name and I spent my entire school life spelling and pronouncing it for people. It never annoyed me and I'd rather have a slightly different name than be one of several Emmas, Caitlins or Sophias.

Every name was unusual once upon a time!

 

[Doob]

Don't worry about it people will quickly pick it up and get used to it and I agree that it goes nicely with Eva. It's also a lovely tribute xxx

 

[SeonaidMac]

It's a beautiful name and a lovely way to remember your husband's father... Don't worry about spellings or pronunciations... people will soon learn... My name is Seonaid Mhairi... pronounced Shona Vari... it's scots Gaelic... i love that i have a different name that i'm not another Jane or Fiona ( apologies and no offence to any janes or fiona's out there.. ) Any kids i have will have different names too.. people soon learnt my name and how it's pronounced and spelt.. go with what you choose hun... my name has always been a great talking point and i'm sure Neveah's will be too xx

 

[confused86]

I think its lovely and if its what you both want then forget everyone else. We have an italian surname which is not only tricky to pronounce but also tricky to spell, so I can see where you're coming from with the poor little sod having to learn to spell their name.

Consequently we're avoiding Niamh, Neveah and the like but its you're own personal choice.

We're trying to shortlist and so far we've Leo, Lucas, Cole, Krystian, Alessandro and Ezio for a Boy and Isabella, Alyssa, Vittoria, Kara, Leah and Layla for a girl.

Do what makes the two of you happy

xxx

 

[LouiseB]

Nevaeh is Heaven spelt backwards, it doesn't actually mean heaven. It doesn't mean anything

As a name, i think it sounds ok but i would apply it to someone very exotic looking because it sounds exotic.

I think someone that looks pretty average would find it hard to live up to the name.

I like the reference to your OHs dad, i think that's sweet.

 

[JJ Mum]

Lovely name and really goes with Eva - don't worry about what anyone says , you call your baby , what you feel is right for her. I chose Devon for my son, I had waited 9 years to use it after I had my daughter and other than a few people its always been a conversation stopper, people just don't like it or ignore it. It's an american name (I love names from the usa as long as there not too far out). My mum lives in cornwall and told her the name before birth, she was horrified! I used it anyway, I'ts really of no inportance what anyone else thinks, and I'm so glad I did what I wanted XX