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Lately I've been browsing dime novels that are in the public domain; the "beach reads" of the 1890s. I've come across heroines named Neva twice. I looked up the name, and it was actually fairly popular back in the day, reaching a peak ranking of #212 in 1898 in the US. It's currently pretty popular in The Netherlands, and VERY popular in Turkey.
What do you think of Neva?
What do you think of Neva?
This message was edited 3/1/2025, 8:07 AM
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I came across the term ‘antique charm’ once and I think it’s very befitting to describe the name Neva.
I wonder if it’s pronounced the same in English, Dutch and Turkish
I wonder if it’s pronounced the same in English, Dutch and Turkish
I think it's beautiful. I can definitely see the appeal. My critique would just be that my immediate thought upon seeing it was 'never' (I've met many people who say never without an r). If it's pronounced 'neevah' that wouldn't be an issue, though.
I instinctively say "nee-va" myself (I also like the idea of "nay-va", very romantic), but I can definitely see the "never" connection too!
This is the name that convinced me Nevaeh was actually conventional at its heart lol. I've seen a bunch in records.
I like Geneva more, but Neva is inoffensive and about as likable as Nova is to me.
It seems appropriate for dime novel heroines since I associate it with Novella. And also it could evoke Nevada, so would fit Westerns...
I like Geneva more, but Neva is inoffensive and about as likable as Nova is to me.
It seems appropriate for dime novel heroines since I associate it with Novella. And also it could evoke Nevada, so would fit Westerns...
This message was edited yesterday, 8:32 AM
Neva is close to medical term nevus.
Love, love, love.
Suggested it to my husband multiple times, no go.
Suggested it to my husband multiple times, no go.
I like it. I have a brownie with this name and she pronounces it more like neeEVA.
I really like it! It definitely boasts dime-store-paperback pluck. I also love Nevra.