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Delilah - is it really that bad? It's the only first name we can agree on (her middle name will be Rose) and we both love it.
Everyone we mention it to either says 'hmmm, unusual' or asks if we'll call her 'Deli' for short (have managed thus far not to point out that it's not pronounced 'Deli-lah').
Other names I like (and DP hates) are Cordelia, Mariella, Serena and Isabella (definitely liking names ending in 'a' at the moment).
DO NOT DISCUSS baby names with anyone in RL! Somebody will always have a negative opinion on the name you propose, and then you doubt it... if you love it and your dh loves it, then go for it! There's nothing wrong with the name!
if you like it - why not use it? I am all for not saying anything until the child is here and named - otherwise everyone thinks it is a consultative situation rather than a telling - this is what we are naming said child.
I don't like Mariella but I like all of your other choices.
I think that Delilah would get called "Lila" for short but I really like Cordelia with the niclkname "Cordy", that's definitely my fave from your list.
I like Delilah, would have been on our list if dc4 was a girl. I love names that end in 'a' too we have 3 dds two of whom have a ending names [Thea and Saskia] also love katya Allegra Clara Claudia
I think it's definitely a Marmite name - love it or hate it, there's no middle ground!
My other plan is to wait until the great emotional upheaval of the birth and then say 'I want to call her....' knowing that DP will be so awestruck by her arrival that he will agree to anything! Hell, it worked last time
I love it. Children do tend to grow into their names and people tend to come round to names they previously didn't like, particularly if they like/love the person with the name. Go for it with complete confidence!
My folks were a bit shocked when we announced ds2's name, but they can't imagine him being called anything else now!
I love it, and suggested it to dh for both of my pregnancies, but he vetoed it. It is a name that provokes strong reaction one way or the other, but agree that if both you and dh love it then use it and stop telling people in RL before she is born!
Also love Cordelia, which has also been vetoed by my (tasteless ) dh.
I think Delilah sounds beautiful but it's meaning is quite loaded if you mind about that sort of thing: see here in the bible she is basically a nasty piece of work!
But a good proportion of people will not know it's meaning so what you like is obviously the most important thing.
My dh likes some really dodgy biblical names, but personally, I think to have positive meaning is really important. But each to his own!
of all the names you mention i think it's my least favorite. On the other hand, there are so many songs about Delilah that she sure must be a muse :-) a good thing in my opinion.
I have a colleague called Cordelia and love her name- she is young and funky and so many people tell her they love her name!
and you need to agree something with your dh. the name we are converging on for ours is not my fave, but it's the only one he likes and it's his baby too!
People will associate it with the song but I like it too. Hooray for non-boring names. Have it or you will regret it. I was talked out of having the name I wanted and I regret it EVERY day.
I really like Delilah! My sister wants to call her daughter that (if she has one ) She needs to provide me with a neice as I have 3 boys and 4 nephews atm.
I wouldn't use it, tbh. I do like your other names, particularly Cordelia and Isabella (how about Beatrice, Miranda or Rosalind, while we're on the Shakesperean theme?)
Ignore them. we got a few "ohhhhhs", "how lovely" and "is it a family name?" when we told people about name we'd chosen for dd2, but now bf (who was one of the worst) has admitted it does suit her personality. DD2's name is Meredith BTW If you and your partner agree that is one less thing to worry about.
I love Delilah. It's really really nice and original. Nothing wrong with thinking about a song when you hear the name. You can dance around the room to the song with her in your arms. She'll love it. Friends of mine called their daughter Layla and nobody really refers to the song though.
You may not call her Deli though. Something else could emerge organically.
Cordelia is lovely too. I wanted that for my DD but DH wanted Ophelia so that's what she is. She's now know as Gigi. I have no idea why!
And to a certain extent you have to shrug off other people's negativity about your chosen names.
Its a great name - fantastic choice. if you choose a popular name like 'Emma' people would comment on that . not everyone can like every name - if we did, we would all have the same name. ... dont be put off by other peoples comments or looks. my son has a 'different' name and now he is here, he suits the name and people say great name, however when i was preg i also had funny looks and comments. your baby .. dont let other people put you off a name you feel is the right name for your new baby. its a brilliant name - stick with it . xx
I love the name Delilah its my dd2 name (9 months)! I have to say I don't normally get that many ooh comments on it - but they are probably still trying to get to grips with my dd1 name when I tell them...that's Kiki.
Lovely name I got totally obsessed with names ending in 'a' when I was pregnant with both my dds ending up with Sofia and Olivia - isabella was my next choice!!!
I like it. Prefer Cordelia mind you! But There is a bit more to Delilah than Lila. Lila is a bit too insubstantial on its own imo, and there are a fair few about.
Other song names, Cecilia, Susannah, Matilda...... all lovely names. I would never be about to use one and then NOT use one because of a song!
