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How many Islas do you know?

67 replies

Tea1Sugar · 27/10/2013 06:36

This is a front runner for dc2. On here it seems popular but I only know of one!

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Isawitchcackling · 27/10/2013 10:21

I know one, it's a beautiful name but the child is TOXIC! Don't let that put you off though Grin

Nel1975 · 27/10/2013 10:16

One adults, but spelt Aila.

Stravy · 27/10/2013 10:14

3 in dd's Y3 class

babyboomersrock · 27/10/2013 10:13

I know three under 3 - also Scotland.

NorbertDentressangle · 27/10/2013 10:12

None (although I don't know very many under 5s as my two are older)

I do know an Iona though - could be an alternative if Isla is too popular where you are?

TheBookofRuth · 27/10/2013 10:07

I don't know any. I know umpty-gillion Isabelle/Isabellas though.

feelingvunerable · 27/10/2013 09:58

None.

EricLovesAnyFucker · 27/10/2013 09:19

Loads. Well three. All 5 and under. It's quite overused popular.

PetuliaThePigWitch · 27/10/2013 09:01

Zero.

Alexandrite · 27/10/2013 08:47

My dd is 6 and there are 2 in her class at school

Jen50000 · 27/10/2013 08:32

3 out of 4 of my friends have called their daughter this in the last 3 months. It is beautiful but exceptionally popular. Seems Isla and Darcy are very 'on trend.'

MuffCakes · 27/10/2013 08:31

4 under 5, I really liked it till I realised it was everywhere.

lljkk · 27/10/2013 08:24

One in yr2. Norfolk.

EauRouge · 27/10/2013 08:23

Only one, possibly because in the local accent it sounds like 'Oiler'.

bigTillyMint · 27/10/2013 08:23

1 aged 15.

ginmakesitallok · 27/10/2013 08:19

One, in her 40s. Scotland

TheApprentice · 27/10/2013 08:17

1 adult plus 4 children. I'm in Scotland and its pretty popular here. Its a beautiful name.

pinkgirlythoughts · 27/10/2013 08:14

I know 3, all toddlers, plus an Islay in her thirties

MonkeysTypewriter · 27/10/2013 08:09

1 at nursery, I knew 1 at a baby group. I have come across 100s of children at nurseries and friends and baby groups.

I think the trouble with its popularity is that it has gone from incredibly rare (other than Isla St Clare, Isla Fisher) to reasonably popular so I think it will date a child to a certain era - nothing necessarily wrong with that mind you.

This is my all time favourite girl's name, so I would have had this dilema if I had produced a girl. I have gone for DS names either side of the 100 mark in popularity, but I think I would have still gone with Isla for a girl as I love it so much

cafebistro · 27/10/2013 07:25

I know 1, my daughter Grin. She's 5.

Grumblelion · 27/10/2013 07:15

2, both under 3.

AmIGoingMad · 27/10/2013 07:12

None. Its such a pretty name.

When I asked on here about popularity of dd's name there seemed to be lots about but in real life where I live I've yet to meet one ( or anyone who's heard of the name before!)

Might be worth asking acquaintances - only problem with that though is that they might decide you also want their opinions on it then!

Emsmaman · 27/10/2013 07:10

I know two under 5 yo

Mama1980 · 27/10/2013 07:09

4 under 5, there's 3 in my sons dance class alone.

MadCap · 27/10/2013 07:08

3 all under 5 and in dd's reception class.