Neve

At a Glance: Name: 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') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NEV

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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

Phonetic: NEV   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1996–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Neve mean?

Bright, radiant (as an anglicized form of the irish name niamh). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neve)

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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