Forum Baby Names

Niké, Gaia, Damaris, Phaedra or Rhea

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Wieke (en Jorgos)Guest ·
My husband has Greek roots, so we'd really like to give our soon-to-be-born daughter a (originally) Greek name. Which ones do you think are beautiful and common enough in the Netherlands? Thanks, Jorgos and Wieke.

Name pronunciations:
Nikè = Nie-keh
Gaia = Khai-ja (hard to spell phonetically)
Damaris = Daa-maa-ris
Phaedra = Fee-draa
Rhea = Ree-aa

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  1. Anouk Guest #2

    In your poll it says Niké, and in the list above it's Nik e. I wouldn't choose it for that reason, unclear in spelling and also in pronunciation.

    Gaia, Damaris and Phaedra can all work well in NL I think, buuuut I think Rhea is by far the most beautiful name. I think it's gorgeous!

  2. Anonymous Guest #3

    I’d go for Niké. But only with that spelling, so with the é! Pronounced Nikee. Otherwise, I don’t think it looks nice, but in this way, I think it’s the most beautiful name on your list! I don’t find the other names so pretty. But of course, it’s your choice!

  3. Debbie Guest #4

    Nike and Rhea are both beautiful names.

  4. Anonymous Guest #5

    Rhea, I think that's the most beautiful and quite timeless. Plus, it fits well with modern names and is the only one besides Damaris that's easy in Dutch.

  5. Lou Guest #6

    I’d also go for Rhea. I just don’t think Damaris and Phaedra are that beautiful. Gaia is fine too, but Chaja is more beautiful. I only know Nikè as Niké (Nie-kee), so that might cause some confusion. Rhea is beautiful!

  6. Wieke en Jorgos Guest #7

    Hi everyone! Our little girl has been born! We are so happy.
    Her name is: Rhea Athena Nikolaou, nickname Rhea. She is Leon's little sister.
    Thanks!

  7. Anouk Guest #8

    Such a beautiful name, congratulations! And enjoy it!

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