Neave
neev
Popularity
#16928
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
174
Peak Year
#16 in 2017
First Recorded
2003
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Mythological
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Neave is an Irish variant of Niamh, meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It is a beautiful and mystical name with Celtic roots.
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