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Isla too popular now?

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seven201 · 06/02/2016 16:43

Ever since watching home and away in my teens I've loved the name Isla. This is what I was hoping to call our daughter, but it's been in the top name list for a couple of years now. Is it too popular and her class will be full of Isla's? Also, her initials will be ITT which I don't mind the 'it' link but I have a worry that in some rare scenario they might put our surname first to spell TIT - I'm over thinking that but aren't I? Middle name isn't changeable as has huge sentimental value (was my mum's name).

Please don't comment as to whether you like the name as that's not what I'm asking.

What do people think? Thanks in advance. X

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Frazzled2207 · 06/02/2016 17:04

Isla was close to the top of my list. Its popularity put me off a bit but tbh not come across any where I live (manchester).

AliciaMayEmory · 06/02/2016 17:03

I think it depends on your area as to how popular a name is. Not over popular round here (Midlands village) but not that rare either. It's a lovely name so if you love it then use it. I also don't think that the initials are a problem and the ET thing, you have to remember that was a film of a different generation to your DD. My DD has a friend with these initials and tbh they barely know who ET is, let alone use it as ridicule. I really wouldn't worry about it!

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seven201 · 06/02/2016 16:57

Thanks. Good point about the Ella and Ellie's etc. Ella is on our maybe/backup list but my husband is worried about the initials being ET, which doesn't worry me at all. I also quite like Ayla but I prefer Isla.

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TheNumberfaker · 06/02/2016 16:51

If you love it then go for it. We considered it for DD2 but decided against it in the end because DD1 knew someone and we thought it would be confusing. I don't know that many. Perhaps 2 or three.
Take it as a compliment that lots of other parents obviously have good taste. Also, you'll always be able to find things with her name on. Perhaps consider a more unusual middle name just in case?

CutYourHairAndGetAJob · 06/02/2016 16:49

You're over thinking the initials but isla is very common and there are lots of similar sounding names eg Ella, Ellie etc, which makes it feel even more popular to me

Helmetbymidnight · 06/02/2016 16:45

You are definitely overthinking the tit bit!

It's a popular name but if you love it, go for it!

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