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Help[Opinions] Neoma
I've been making a list of names that aren't stereotypically country-rustic but still have a kind of twang to them, and came across Neoma. I found it in one of my supermarket name books so I have no idea if it is really Greek and means "new moon", but I really like the sound of it. It sort of combines two names I dislike, Naomi and Leona, and makes something pretty cool.
What do you think of Neoma? What would you call one for short?
What do you think of Neoma? What would you call one for short?
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I like it in theory, but it reminds me of the word "neuroma", unfortunately. I still like the sound of it, though. It sounds sweet and sort of country-ish without being over the top twangy. It gives off a vibe that is similar to that of Twyla, which is a name I'd love to see more often. Neoma and Twyla would make fantastic sister names.
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Oh yes they really would! Thanks :)
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I don't like it at all. I much prefer Naomi, Leona, or Naima.
I don't think it really needs a nickname, but since friends and family often will shorten even the shortest names (my sister-in-law Lisa gets called "Li," hehe) I could see something simple like Nee (I really dislike the sound of "Oma," but I suppose you could use that too).
I don't think it really needs a nickname, but since friends and family often will shorten even the shortest names (my sister-in-law Lisa gets called "Li," hehe) I could see something simple like Nee (I really dislike the sound of "Oma," but I suppose you could use that too).
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Why am I thinking of a skin disease with Neoma. I think it's the "-oma" part that sounds so medical to my ears.
I'm sorry to be such a kill-joy. Really I am. But this one gives me the shudders. :-(
I'm sorry to be such a kill-joy. Really I am. But this one gives me the shudders. :-(
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I was just thinking this! It just occured to me now. It does sound medical-y, I totally get that. Oh well, luckily I'm a total freak and that doesn't put me off it any. In fact it makes it kinda cooler. I love a good shudder-inducing name.
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LOL! OK. That works for me then. :-)
I just bought a greeting card the other day. There was an elderly woman about to leap across a puddle she couldn't hope to conquer. But she was going for it anyway. The caption read, "Ever notice that the correct answer to any question is: What the H*ll?"
I just bought a greeting card the other day. There was an elderly woman about to leap across a puddle she couldn't hope to conquer. But she was going for it anyway. The caption read, "Ever notice that the correct answer to any question is: What the H*ll?"
This message was edited 4/10/2012, 12:32 PM
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So true! Anyways, Neoma isn't for a real live person, so it's all good.
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I also doubt the meaning! - Rox is right, moon in Greek is selene or pheggari - but I rather like it, it does have a nice sound. I'd probs go with Nea for short. It reminds me a bit of Naima (na ee ma) and Neaera (nee air a)
There's also noema, meaning thought or thought about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noema
There's also noema, meaning thought or thought about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noema
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Oh, Noema is very poetical! Thanks for suggesting it!
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I once knew a Nioma (nee-OH-ma). She claimed one of her parents was full Cherokee, and it was a Cherokee name. I don't know if any of it was true, of course. I wish I could remember what she told me it meant.
I think Neoma fits really well with the vibe your looking for--it's definitely got a twang to it. I'd shorten Neoma to Nema. Like the feminine of Nemo.
I think Neoma fits really well with the vibe your looking for--it's definitely got a twang to it. I'd shorten Neoma to Nema. Like the feminine of Nemo.
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