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Opinion on the name Nevin?

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DH and I kinda like the name Devin, but it seems there are a lot of girls named Devin and we prefer a more "boy" name.  Nevin is Irish for "little saint" which I think is nice.  Opinions?  I like more uncommon names, and would like the idea of him having a more original name...

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Re: Opinion on the name Nevin?

  • ConniebirdConniebird member

    I think it is ok. Will probably be mistaken for Kevin a lot.

    I don't know, I don't love it but I don't hate it either.

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  • Em208Em208 member
    I don't hate it. Would a nickname then be "Neve"? As in "Neve Campbell"?
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  • iLikeSlothsiLikeSloths
    I don't like it.
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  • Blessed06Blessed06
    I agree, I think a lot of people will think Kevin. 
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  • Bre2BeBre2Be member
    I have a friend with a son named Neven and I think it's very nice.  I've never thought of Devin or Kevin (maybe because of this spelling).  I think it's unique without being yoonique.
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  • magsugar13magsugar13 member
    My nephew in Switzerland is Neven. Not a huge fan but it is ok
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  • jlhook0jlhook0 member
    I had a student named Nevin last year and he was the sweetest 3 year old boy. I had never heard the name before, but I like the uniqueness of it.
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  • Clerk9Clerk9 member
    NMS, but I think I prefer the spelling Nevan.  
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  • CrazyToastCrazyToast member

    I also agree it would be confused with Kevin.

    The way I look at names, if you're comfortable with your kid correcting others and spelling it for people, then go for it.  (DD will always have to do that.)

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  • maddiemoon43maddiemoon43 member
    I went to university with a Bevan.  I don't know if it's a "real" name and haven;t looked up the meaning, but I like it better (maybe just because I don't know a Nevan, but I also dislike the 2 Ns).  And like others have said, I prefer Nevan to Nevin. 
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    I went to university with a Bevan.  I don't know if it's a "real" name and haven;t looked up the meaning, but I like it better (maybe just because I don't know a Nevan, but I also dislike the 2 Ns).  And like others have said, I prefer Nevan to Nevin. 

    Yes, Bevan is a real name. It is a Welsh surname turned first name (Son of Evan).

    This makes sense as he was Welsh and Irish and very "into" his heritage.  I did assume it had meaning, but couldn't be bothered to look it up, thanks!

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  • sacey21sacey21
    I like the spelling Nevan better :)
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  • jallascallajallascalla member

    I just met a little boy named Nevan, I think it is nice. As for confusion the name with Kevin, this type of confusion happens to many, many people: for example I know a Hannah and everyone thinks she is an Anna until she corrects them.

     And to the OP, I have two Devin's in my class right now, one is a boy and one is a girl. I like Nevan much better. 

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