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What do you think about a Finnish name Onerva (here's how it's pronounced: https://forvo.com/search/onerva/)? It is an old Finnish word meaning "aftergrass" or "the hay grown after harvesting"; as a name, Onerva has been used since the late 19th century and was most popular in the first decades of the 1900's.
I've been fascinated by this name after reading about the life of Finnish poet L. Onerva (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Onerva). I like Onerva's vintage vibe and how it reminds me of Minerva, one of my favorite names.
Combos:
Onerva Augusta
Onerva Aurora
Onerva Edith
Onerva Elisabeth
Onerva Gudrun
Onerva Hildegard
Onerva Hildur
Onerva Hjördis
Onerva Iiris / Iris
Onerva Ingrid
Onerva Lilian
Onerva Mary
Onerva Salome
Onerva Saskia
Onerva Solveig
Onerva Talvikki
Onerva Tuulikki
Onerva Ursula
Aili Onerva
Alice / Alix Onerva
Aune Onerva
Elisabeth Onerva
Elvi Onerva
Gudrun Onerva
Heljä Onerva
Hildur Onerva
Hilja Onerva - L. Onerva's real name
Iiris / Iris Onerva
Ingrid Onerva
Katri Onerva
Laura Onerva
Leonora Onerva
Lilian Onerva
Mary / Meeri Onerva
Solveig Onerva
Theodora Onerva
Thyra Onerva
Urda Onerva
~*~*~*~
kuin metsäorvokki laaksossa
I've been fascinated by this name after reading about the life of Finnish poet L. Onerva (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Onerva). I like Onerva's vintage vibe and how it reminds me of Minerva, one of my favorite names.
Combos:
Onerva Augusta
Onerva Aurora
Onerva Edith
Onerva Elisabeth
Onerva Gudrun
Onerva Hildegard
Onerva Hildur
Onerva Hjördis
Onerva Iiris / Iris
Onerva Ingrid
Onerva Lilian
Onerva Mary
Onerva Salome
Onerva Saskia
Onerva Solveig
Onerva Talvikki
Onerva Tuulikki
Onerva Ursula
Aili Onerva
Alice / Alix Onerva
Aune Onerva
Elisabeth Onerva
Elvi Onerva
Gudrun Onerva
Heljä Onerva
Hildur Onerva
Hilja Onerva - L. Onerva's real name
Iiris / Iris Onerva
Ingrid Onerva
Katri Onerva
Laura Onerva
Leonora Onerva
Lilian Onerva
Mary / Meeri Onerva
Solveig Onerva
Theodora Onerva
Thyra Onerva
Urda Onerva
~*~*~*~
kuin metsäorvokki laaksossa
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The meaning is so poetic, but something about it sort of creeps me out. It's the 'nerv', I think, like 'nervous'. I just can't find the name/spelling appealing... but the meaning is unique. I think Finnish is one of the most beautiful languages, and there are so many interesting Finnish names with poetic/unusual nature-based meanings, it just kinda falls short.
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I love it! I like how poetically specific the meaning is. It's a dreamy name.
Onerva Tuulikki is gorgeous.
Onerva Tuulikki is gorgeous.
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sounds like medicine ...
For neurological problems.
For neurological problems.
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Tbh, I've added Onerva on my PNL recently, I guess I've heard it on this board, probably from you, if I'm not mistaken!
There is something special about O- names.
Onerva reminds me of field nymphs, fairies, O(u)ndine. It sounds strong, a tad harsh.
Combos that intrigued me:
Onerva Hjördis ♥
Onerva Iiris / Iris
Onerva Ingrid ♥
Onerva Lilian
Onerva Solveig ♥
Onerva Talvikki ♥
Onerva Tuulikki ♥
Aili Onerva ♥
Aune Onerva
Elvi Onerva ♥
Heljä Onerva
Hilja Onerva - L. Onerva's real name
Iiris / Iris Onerva
Ingrid Onerva ♥
Katri Onerva
Meeri Onerva
Solveig Onerva ♥
There is something special about O- names.
Onerva reminds me of field nymphs, fairies, O(u)ndine. It sounds strong, a tad harsh.
Combos that intrigued me:
Onerva Hjördis ♥
Onerva Iiris / Iris
Onerva Ingrid ♥
Onerva Lilian
Onerva Solveig ♥
Onerva Talvikki ♥
Onerva Tuulikki ♥
Aili Onerva ♥
Aune Onerva
Elvi Onerva ♥
Heljä Onerva
Hilja Onerva - L. Onerva's real name
Iiris / Iris Onerva
Ingrid Onerva ♥
Katri Onerva
Meeri Onerva
Solveig Onerva ♥
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