[name_m]Hi[/name_m] everyone I posted this in a different forum but looking for more feedback.
I think I’m leaning more towards [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] but can I get honest thoughts on [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f], an ancient Norwegian name that means “sun gift”. I’m worried about pronunciation. We would say “soon-Eva” but worried people will say “Son-uh- va”. “Like son of a”… I LOVE sunny for short but would that make it even more confusing on pronunciation? I also love [name_f]Eva[/name_f] or [name_f]Eve[/name_f] as well.
But not sure if it sounds well with our first daughter’s name. Which is [name_f]Freya[/name_f] [name_f]Elle[/name_f], we call her Frey/Frey [name_m]Frey[/name_m] for short (rhymes with Ray)
Should I just go with my other option [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]? It means [name_m]Young[/name_m]. I love [name_f]Juni[/name_f], [name_u]June[/name_u] and [name_u]Juno[/name_u] (queen of the heavens, yes please!) for short. It feels so fresh and spring like, and I think it goes really well with [name_f]Freya[/name_f]. Someone mentioned that it’s too trendy but I’ve only met two Junipers and I work in childcare. And if the name has enough history that doesn’t really bother me.
I vote [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] because it’s one of my favorites. I’ve never heard [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] but it sounds beautiful. I would hesitate on the pronunciation the first time but after hearing your explanation, I think people would only need one correction.
i absolutely love sunniva! i’ve never heard of it before! juniper seems to really be picking up popularity (which isn’t an issue if that doesn’t bother you!) but i think sunniva will keep sounding fresh and unexpected.
[name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] is such a bright, sunny name, I really like it. [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] and [name_f]Freya[/name_f] work for me - though depending on where you are, there is quite a disparity in popularity.
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is a great choice - bubbly, pretty and lovely with great nn potential. It works well with [name_f]Freya[/name_f] too.
[name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] feels like a bolder, less expected choice. [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is more snappy, familiar. I guess it depends whether you want to take a risk or play it slightly more safe; both are great options
Personally, I prefer [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] as [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is popular, but the single [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] I ever met (from Norway) pronounced it the way you don’t like (SUN-of-a)
However, I think if you push (Soo-NEE-vuh), people will understand!!
I LOVE the name [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]! [name_f]Beautiful[/name_f] name! [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] seems beautiful too, but I definitely foresee pronunciation difficulties.
[name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] one hundred times! Both names are cool. But I prefer [name_u]Sunny[/name_u] and [name_f]Neva[/name_f] to [name_f]Juni[/name_f] or [name_u]Perry[/name_u] and it also has a great meaning, works in many countries and is rarer and it looks better with [name_f]Freya[/name_f]!
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is really trendy. If you look at the history of it’s popularity ranking, you will see that it has gone from approximately 1000 to rank 138 in just a ten year span. That is a sign of a major trend!
[name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] is a nice name. I think [name_f]Eva[/name_f] or [name_u]Sunny[/name_u] are cute nn.
I knew a [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] who pronounced in sun-NEE-va. She went by [name_u]Sunny[/name_u]. It’s much more intriguing than [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], which is pleasant but so common in comparison. [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f] is dreamy with [name_f]Freya[/name_f].
and it looks better with [name_f]Freya[/name_f]!