From the experts:
Nehemiah is an Old Testament name used by the Puritans, whose white-bearded image kept it out of favor for centuries, until it suddenly reappeared in 1998, along with the more user-friendly Josiah and Isaiah.
The biblical Nehemiah was the prophet assigned the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity—which could make it a fitting possibility for an architect or building contractor's boy.
In Sir Walter Scott's novel Woodstock, Nehemiah Holdenough is a Presbyterian minister. One modern namesake is football star Nehemiah Broughton.
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FantasyandPrayer Says:
FantasyandPrayer Says:
I'm in love with the nickname Ned for Nehemiah, even if it isn't a particularly natural derivation!
meaganegibson Says:
This is my friend's name, he goes by Nemo
Nozomi Says:
Maybe Emi ( em - EYE ) or Hem ( Heem )? I know not the greatest but can still be considered...
Michaela Says:
Jeremiah is another possibility.
Michaela Says:
One of the extremely few bible names I like the sound of, the look of, and the meaning of.
Elvie23 Says:
Aww, none of those nicknames came to mind at first when I looked at this name, but I think they are all cute. I like them much better than Miah.
laurahicks Says:
My son Nehemiah is nicknamed Nemo, or occassionally Neo or Neems
Theodora_Phoenix Says:
Eh, I don't really like this. It's okay but won't be showing up on my favourites list (which sctually doesn't exist at the time being. )
CocoWhite Says:
Miah is the most obvious nickname. But I suppose something like Nemmie or Hemmie could work as well.
Guest Says:
Is the only nickname for this name Miah? Would that be weird?
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As this comes from the same root as Nahum which NB says is pronounced Nay-um, should it be pronounced Nay-umiah? I've been saying Neh-hem-iah my whole life (although I actually like both ways of saying it :) )