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Daisy or Isla

41 replies

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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olddeuteronomy · 22/05/2011 07:19

Both popular, Daisy actually higher up the stats than Isla although people on here always seem to go on about Isla being really popular (fwiw I have a dd with name similar to Isla and have met more Islas than Daisys though). I love Isla but sadly I would probably avoid it now as it is just too popular. It annoys me when people say it is trendy/ faddy though as it has always been a welll known name in Scotland, only in England it has suddenly exploded.

Daisy is a bit cutesy imo, though nice enough

nothingnatural · 22/05/2011 03:47

Isla for me.

I know heaps of Daisy's.

However both names are v pretty.

5DollarShake · 22/05/2011 03:37

I do not 'get' Daisy at all. No idea why it's so popular. But then again, my tastes don't run to cutesy, y/ie ending names.

Isla is lovely but also very popular. Would definitely chose it over Daisy, especially if there is a Scottish connection. :)

FriedSpamButty · 21/05/2011 23:33

Daisy.

I'm old and would have loved a DD. She would have been called Daisy.

MelinaM · 21/05/2011 23:15

Isla is uber popular at the moment, and Daisy is rising fast too, if that doesn;t bother you go for it! Of the two I much prefer Isla, Daisy is a bit too cutsie for an adultSmile

Emelene · 21/05/2011 23:13

I love Isla! :) I like it much better for when she's grown up too. I think it's beautiful.

Scarletbanner · 21/05/2011 23:12

There are 2 Islas in ds's pre-school class this year. And I know 2 Daisys (or should that be Daisies?). Love both names though.

reddaisy · 21/05/2011 23:03

I love Isla.

GoodDaysBadDays · 21/05/2011 23:02

Congratulations olc Smile Lovely choice of name!

hmmm, super fashionable? That could be the decision-making comment!

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tummytickler · 21/05/2011 23:00

Daisy.
Isla is a bit super fashionable at the moment.

onelittleclara · 21/05/2011 22:59

I've got a week old Daisy curled up on my chest right now. It's a beautiful name. But then I am biased.....

GoodDaysBadDays · 21/05/2011 22:58

Ah bomb, middle names probably May Louise.....

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bomberosa · 21/05/2011 22:58

Like them both

How about

Daisy Isla

or

Isla Daisy

GoodDaysBadDays · 21/05/2011 22:57

Grin FF They are both lovely imo, but I think they sort of conjure up different images iyswim.

Jut wondering what others think and what people perceive to be the more popular name

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FunnyFaces · 21/05/2011 22:54

I know one of each, both 2yrs and under. Prefer Isla I think, but like both.
Sorry, that probably doesn't help, does it?!

muminthecity · 21/05/2011 22:54

Daisy is much better than Isla imo. Beautiful name.