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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright, radiant (as an anglicized form of the Irish name Niamh)
- Origin
- Surname (multiple origins: English 'nephew', French place name, or Italian/Portuguese 'snow')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NEV
Neve (pronounced NEV) is a girl's name with a worldly, clean, modern feel. As an anglicized form of the Irish name Niamh, it means bright, radiant. It also exists as a surname with several origins: English 'nephew', a French place name, and Italian/Portuguese 'snow'.
Meaning & Origin of Neve
Meaning: Bright, radiant (as an anglicized form of the Irish name Niamh).
Origin: surname (multiple origins: English 'nephew', French place name, or Italian/Portuguese 'snow').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Neve
NEVIPA /ˈnɛv/
Popularity of Neve
Neve peaked at #2089 in 2010, when 95 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #3357, with 47 babies.
Names Like Neve
These names share Neve’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Neve mean?
Bright, radiant (as an anglicized form of the Irish name Niamh). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Neve?
Neve is pronounced NEV (IPA: /ˈnɛv/).
Is Neve a popular name right now?
Neve peaked at #2089 in 2010 and is ranked #3357 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1996–2024.)
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