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Thoughts on girls name...Myla

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fixuplooksharp · 11/08/2015 19:43

We love the name Isla, but am worried it's becoming quite popular, haven't ruled it out completely though. Also like Lila, but a new one we like is Myla, and thought I'd put it out there to get a general opinion as it's quite unusual. So what do you think?

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Vernonon · 14/08/2015 06:49

I love Isla, though it is popular. What about Iona? Gorgeous name

marinacortina · 12/08/2015 13:05

Scottish names for 2014 were released yesterday, and Isla is at number 4. Same position as the previous year.

I posted the link elsewhere.

chiruri · 12/08/2015 12:21

What about Nyla/Nisla (pronounced the same)? I've known a few so it's not unheard of, but certainly uncommon and a similar sound to Isla.

Rewy · 12/08/2015 12:20

Don't like it, reminds me of Myra .

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fixuplooksharp · 12/08/2015 12:18

Thanks sweetpea you're right, I think it's number 5. Lila has a lovely pretty sound to it and isn't as popular.

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sweetpeame · 12/08/2015 12:14

I prefer Isla or Lila. I know lots of Islas, it's definitely popular for girls under 5. I think statistically it's also in the top 10? I only know one Lila, she's about 2.

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fixuplooksharp · 12/08/2015 11:22

I guess I could spell it Mila? Oh this choosing a name business is hard!!

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SmugairleRoin · 12/08/2015 11:18

Yep, it's nice.

I also like Myra - I realise a lot of people on here associate it with Myra Hindley - but I teach in Ireland and have taught a Myra, it never crossed my mind until someone on here mentioned it.

thehomesecretary · 11/08/2015 21:28

I know a gorgeous little toddler Myla i think it's pretty and feminine - she suits it very well!

Peacheykeen · 11/08/2015 21:23

I didn't think Isla was that popular they are all Evie's , poppy's and Amelia's around here Smile

lanbro · 11/08/2015 21:22

The only Mylar I know is a 60 year old man!

Peacheykeen · 11/08/2015 21:19

I've never met an Isla I think it's a lovely name it makes me think of the gorgeous Isla Fisher. There was a Myla at ds nursery the first and only time I'd heard of it. If you love Isla go for it if I really loved a name popularity wouldn't put me off

CherryBonBon · 11/08/2015 21:16

I think it's a name chosen by people who want to use Isla but worry that it's too popular (which it is).

sanityforlunch · 11/08/2015 21:13

I only know one teenage Isla.

Jane190 · 11/08/2015 21:11

It's a lingerie firm.

CloserToFiftyThanTwenty · 11/08/2015 21:09

Kevlar is the bullet proof stuff

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fixuplooksharp · 11/08/2015 21:09

True, I think it might have done aswell. I don't know any, I just of one at my little boys school, but hardly an issue for my baby due in 3 weeks. I think it's very popular in some areas, but mine doesn't seem to be too bad. And it's such a pretty name!

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CloserToFiftyThanTwenty · 11/08/2015 21:09

sounds like a sex toy

SaulGood · 11/08/2015 21:07

I don't think it has peaked. The last statistics released (2013) had it as top 5 and I know quite a few toddler Islas. Suspect it's still top 5 tbh.

BikeRunSki · 11/08/2015 21:04

To be honest, I think Isla has peaked and waned. DD is nearly 4 and we don't know any.

VixxFace · 11/08/2015 20:52

What about Mila?

PinPon · 11/08/2015 20:52

Ah MsRinky , you're probably right on Mylar being the shiny stuff rather than bulletproof stuff!

Ankleswingers · 11/08/2015 20:51

A fellow mum in the next bed to me when I had DC1 named her little girl Myla.
Had never heard of it before and never heard of it again since, until this thread.

Tbh, I see it as a bit of a made up name and find it a bit odd.

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fixuplooksharp · 11/08/2015 20:51

Yep I take all advice, it's now off the list. Part of me thinks sod it, I have loved the name Isla since I was pregnant with my son 7 years ago, so even if it is popular, we love it and that's the main thing.

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