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Daisy or Isla

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GoodDaysBadDays · 21/05/2011 22:48

That's it really.

First dd, English/Scottish, living SE england

Any opinions on either of these?

Is one more popular than the other? What do they make you think?

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spottyock · 12/07/2011 21:30

I have a Daisy. I chose it because even though it is girly, I think it could fit a tomboy - not too cute.

Isla is pretty too, but I am bias.

Mumbrane · 12/07/2011 21:16

Both nice names. i think I prefer Isla by a whisker.

brodanbell · 12/07/2011 19:28

Prefer Isla. When I think of Daisy I am always reminded of Hyacinth Bucket's slobby and slightly slow sister Daisy - (the one married to Onslow).

PanicMode · 12/07/2011 19:00

There are lots of both here, but they are both pretty names. I prefer Isla or Iona.

Fifis25StottieCakes · 12/07/2011 18:56

Ive got a Romilly Daisy

I actually dislike the name as a 1st name as it sounds wrong on a grown woman

IxnayOnTheIbblerQuay · 12/07/2011 14:04

love Isla. :)

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GoodDaysBadDays · 12/07/2011 10:29

Isla (my gorgeous niece) is 6 days old today :)

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devoncreamtea · 23/05/2011 12:42

Isla. Much more 'classically' pretty. Daisy is ok, but v.v. popular now.

BikeRunSki · 23/05/2011 12:11

Both v popular, but Isla far nicer, more elegant and will grow with her.

Happygomummy · 23/05/2011 12:05

I think Indith is spot on. Isla is far more graceful.

meltedchocolate · 23/05/2011 12:00

Defo Isla. Not a daisy fan really

oohlaalaa · 23/05/2011 11:25

Isla

hellojude · 22/05/2011 20:58

I know 2 new born babies called Daisy and Isla.

Isla would be my choice.

What about Iona??

Frankie000 · 22/05/2011 20:47

I have a 12 year old Daisy and have never once regretted giving her the name, its beautiful. And Ive never met another Daisy so its def not popular around where I live! :)

CharlieBoo · 22/05/2011 20:20

Daisy is beautiful, I am biased though, mines 2 now, always get people telling us how lovely it is. There are so many cutesy names now that in 20 years time no one will bat an eyelid at a grown up Daisy, poppy, Tilly etc. Never much been a fan of Isla. Good luck!

Journey · 22/05/2011 19:56

Isla is better because it is okay when you're an adult unlike Daisy, but it is a very popular name so is getting a tad boring.

pickler · 22/05/2011 11:59

Isla has more class and sophistication about it.

Both very faddy though!

Indith · 22/05/2011 11:50

Isla is a lovely name to suit all ages and will be just as lovely on a grown woman as a baby.

Daisy is very cute for a little girl but not so much a grown woman. Am I speak as the mother of a 2 year old who is generally known as Daisy (full name Margaret). Grin

Converse · 22/05/2011 11:44

Daisy :)

TigerseyeMum · 22/05/2011 10:27

Isla is a beautiful name and is on the list for my so-far non-existant baby.

I know 1 Isla. Daisy has been popular for years around here and there are loads. But it s also a pretty name so what does it matter?

olddeuteronomy · 22/05/2011 08:37

Think there must be strong reginal variations!

Objective popularity from 2009 stats
Daisy - number 18, 2449 babies
Isla - number 30, 1908 babies

in England and wales. If you add on the scottish stats they are maybe about equal across uk

catsareevil · 22/05/2011 08:29

I think Isla is much nicer than Daisy.

sunnyday123 · 22/05/2011 08:27

i love isla but when my DD was born 4 yrs ago i text'd everyone saying her name was Isla - within minutes we had phone calls asking where we'd got the name Is-la from!! - we changed it super quick! I'm glad now as Isla becoming too common near me.

FollowMe · 22/05/2011 08:18

Not a fan of daisy, too cutesy but isla def more popular I'd say

GwendolineMaryLacey · 22/05/2011 08:16

Isla. Also not a fan of cutesy names.