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Opinions on these girls names

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msindesisive1 · 20/02/2016 23:37

Betsy and Lila

Is Lila to faddy? I think it sounds quite pretty but wonder if people would struggle with getting it right, lee-la, Laila, Lil-a instead of Lie-la

And Betsy- I never use to look but all of a sudden find it quite nice, hubby thinks it sounds like a dogs name.

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msindesisive1 · 20/02/2016 23:38

Meant Like*

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NoTractorsAtTheTable · 20/02/2016 23:42

Our dog is called Betsy Blush (border terrier)

Lila is nicer, DD has one in her class who's a very sweet wee girl!

Babymamamama · 20/02/2016 23:45

Lila. Very sweet. Betsy ok but slight old lady connotations.

Sophronia · 21/02/2016 00:32

I like both. I'm surprised Lila isn't more popular while names like Lily and Isla are everywhere.

Alisvolatpropiis · 21/02/2016 00:52

Lila is lovely, I would pronounce it lie-la as you would.

Betty is just a nickname for Elizabeth.

Alisvolatpropiis · 21/02/2016 00:53

Sorry *Betsy

manicinsomniac · 21/02/2016 01:32

I don't like Betsy at all.

Lila is nice but I thought it was Lee-la. If you want an unambiguous Lie-la, I'd spell it Lyla.

MoggieMaeEverso · 21/02/2016 01:53

Lila is great. Some people will pronounce it Leela, who cares, just correct them and they'll remember next time.

NadiaWadia · 21/02/2016 04:44

Lila is a gorgeous name. I would assume it''s pronounced 'lie-la' too. If you put an 'h' on the end - Lilah - would that help to hammer home the correct way to say it, do you think?

Betsy is quite pretty, but maybe a little nicknamey and cutesy?

Seekingmiracles · 21/02/2016 07:02

I like both. Lila is on my girls list.
Not as keen on Betsy - I can't imagine being an adult called Betsy... Cute for a little girl though.

Afreshstartplease · 21/02/2016 07:03

Lila is on my list, but probably would spell it Lyla

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