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Nevaeh

Pronunciation: neh-VAY-ə, neh-VAY (key)

Commentary on the name Nevaeh:

This unique name rose out of the mist in 2001 to become a popular sensation. It's created from an anagram--"heaven" backwards--and many parents are captivated by the concept. Think of it as a loving secret message to a child. Be aware, though, that the appeal is far from universal. Nevaeh may be the most stylistically divisive name in America, inspiring strong feelings pro and con.

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Amari Amaya Asher Brittany Candace Nevaeh Delaynee Deshawn Eifiona Elijah Eric Garthtisha Hayleigh Heather Isaiah Jack Jasmine Kandice Lavinia Maxim Nathan Nevaeh Martinez Noah Savanna Tryndeigh Zachary
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I named my daughter Nevaeh Nichole, the middle name being based off of my own. I figured I'd start our own tradition.

I think the name is unique in a sense, however very common now. I wouldn't change it if possible, however. I think the context is meaningful and will relay a message to her when she's older of how much she means to me. Certainly not a "fad" to me, at all.

"Heaven" is bad enough as a given name, but Nevaeh? Even worse. I find it interesting that Christian religious types tend to give their daughters names like this instead of traditional biblical names.

The name Nevaeh is #13 on the list of top 100 cool baby girl names in the baby name book "Cool Names" by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz.

Personal experiences with the name Nevaeh: | Edit

When we decided to give our daughter (who was born in 2006) the middle name Neveah, we had full-hearted approval from our friends and family, except one who asked me if that wasn't the name of a brand of lotion? Of course, she was referring to the beauty and body care product line Nivea, which I thought was quite amusing. I wonder...has anyone come up with a skin care line called Aevin?

I named my daughter Nevaeh Linnae. The middle name comes from my older sister's first name. Very different and unique as Nevaeh is. I love it and not hesitating to share it.

Actually, it is neither different nor unique, as it was the 31st most popular baby girl name in the country in 2007. Why not just name your baby Heaven? At least that way, when the fad is over, your daughter's name won't be backwards.

Nicknames for Nevaeh: | Edit

Nae Nae - pronounced: Nay Nay
Vaeh - pronounced: Vay-uh

Meanings and history of the name Nevaeh: | Edit

The meaning of Nevaeh is the subject of much debate among baby-name enthusiasts. Nevaeh is the word "heaven" spelled backwards, which causes many people to decide that the name means "heaven." However, some worry that inverting the word "heaven" might actually be interpreted as "the opposite of heaven," or "hell." Others argue that it is simply an anagram and means nothing at all.

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