Neive
Ireland · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Neive
The name 'Neive' is an anglicized form of the Irish name *Niamh*, meaning "bright" or "radiant," derived from the Old Irish word *niam* (luster, beauty).
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Etymology
The name 'Neive' is an anglicized form of the Irish name *Niamh*, meaning "bright" or "radiant," derived from the Old Irish word *niam* (luster, beauty). It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, with roots in Celtic mythology where Niamh was a goddess or fairy queen from Tír na nÓg, though it has no specific religious association.
Neive currently ranks #5,892 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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