What do you think of Neva?

jelina

• Just curious. It's a family name that I like. I mentioned it and someone said it sounded made up, which it is not! Any thoughts?
  

Kelli7025

It sounds like a slang pronunciation of never.

magsugar13

nivea cream

jesbeth

Kelli7025:

It sounds like a slang pronunciation of never.

This.

colfr

I think that the pronunciation 'Nee-va' would be okay, but otherwise I'm not a fan.

aimee1899

Is it related to the latin word for 'snow'? Neve?

I like pp suggestion of a nn for Geneva.

When I looked up Neve on Nameberry, to make sure I had the meaning right, the name Neveah popped up as a "Do you mean" sort of thing. Yikes!

jelina

haha no. It's pronounced NEE-va and was my great-grandmother's name. It's not common so I was curious about reactions.

colfr

jelina:

haha no. It's pronounced NEE-va and was my great-grandmother's name. It's not common so I was curious about reactions.

Well with that pronounciation, I think it's quite sweet.  NMS but it's cute. 

guilletskichuk

jesbeth:

Kelli7025:

It sounds like a slang pronunciation of never.

This.

Agreed.

ycristina84

I think it's beautiful, when pronounced Nee-vah. We have Neve on our list, which is similar. 

Cissi64

I know a 70-something Neva (Neva Blanche).  Not my style but I also wouldn't think it was weird.  I also like family names so I like that aspect and it sure beats any trendy,made up, or smoosh name.

cogbot

I also consider is a nn for Geneva. My grandmother and mother were both named Geneva.  My Dad called my grandma Neva, and my mom Nev (NEE-va).   

I'm not opposed to using as a stand alone name.  I kind of like it. 

sugarpumpkin716

sounds ghettotastic for "never" to me.

CiderWench

I think it's adorable (pronounced NEE-vuh), especially as a nickname for Geneva. I think it could stand alone too, but you'll probably be correcting pronunciation/spelling a lot. This wouldn't bother me, but I know it does some people.

FrecklesInside

guilletskichuk:

jesbeth:

Kelli7025:

It sounds like a slang pronunciation of never.

This.

Agreed.

Sorry, I'm with these ladies. I agree with pps that it could be a nn for Geneva... but it would still sound like "neva gonna let you down" ... slang for never.

marissa422

im surprised this name has such negative reviews! i absolutly LOVE Neva!!!

bumpuser260585

I had a former boss named Neva. I think with the horrible popularity of Neveah, purple might see it & immediately think of Neveah. Otherwise, I think it is a fine name.

HeyJune

Neva is common in the south where I am as part of a double name (pronounced NEE-vuh). I've always liked it. 

One thing to consider is whether you have a large Spanish speaking population nearby. The verb "nevar" means to snow and "nieva" (pronounced a lot like Neva) means "it is snowing." 

ilovebijou

I love it! My grandmother's name was Neva and also a friend's sister is Neva. If we were expecting a girl it would be at the top of our list.

swimiz500

I was lurking, but I have to respond, because I love this name! The main river that runs through St. Petersburg, Russia is named the Neva River, and when DH and I were there, we had this wonderful tour guide who pronounced the name so beautifully with her accent, and it was NEE-vuh.  I love it, and if it is a family name, that makes it even better. 

salt78

I know a girl named Neva. She's nice. It's not a name I would ever use, but I don't dislike it. (She pronounces it Nee-vah.) 

monimonimoni

Nevus. Sorry