Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Original poster

What do you think of Ashlynn as a name?

38 replies

AnotherOddSock · 02/08/2016 10:11

Any thoughts or opinions? I don't know anyone with this name.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
babyblabber · 02/08/2016 11:11

Aisling isn't pronounced ash-leen, it's ash-ling so would be much more like ash-lynne in sound. There would be confusion but if that doesn't bother you it's a nice name. Aisling prettier I think and is means dream which is lovely.

ThisPasadenaHomemaker · 02/08/2016 10:52

Aisling isn't pronounced the same as Ashlynn.

Ashlynn sounds like a failed country singer turned truck stop hooker.

Sophronia · 02/08/2016 10:50

It looks/sounds very American

Pigeonpost · 02/08/2016 10:36

Ashlynn sounds like a made up name. Or a name chosen by someone who didn't like the spelling of Aisling. So not, not for me personally.

123therearenomoreusernames · 02/08/2016 10:31

It's lovely but probably will be seen as Irish. There are two Irish versions Aisling - pronounced Ashleen and Aislinn - pronounced Ashlynn

Theydontknowweknowtheyknow · 02/08/2016 10:22

I love Aisling/Ashlynn but prefer the Irish spelling. Just because it was one of the first characters I loved: Aisling from Maeve Binchy's "Light a Penny Candle"

TondelayaDellaVentamiglia · 02/08/2016 10:21

...with Alohamora here, I think people will imagine you meant Aisling, but wanted to go with a novelty spelling/pronunciation.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 02/08/2016 10:19

It keen. Prefer Ashley to the 'Lynne' bit.

ayeokthen · 02/08/2016 10:17

I have a friend who's daughter is called Ashlynn, spelled how you spell it. I think it's lovely.

dotdotdotmustdash · 02/08/2016 10:17

It's a pleasant name that nobody will have trouble pronouncing.

Original poster
AnotherOddSock · 02/08/2016 10:15

That's Aisling, pronounced Ash-leen. I didn't want to give her an Irish name with an Irish spelling

OP posts:
Alohamora · 02/08/2016 10:15

The Irish name is Aisling and is really lovely.

Cassimin · 02/08/2016 10:14

I have heard of it. Think it is Irish and spelt differently.
It's lovely.

Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.

Join Mumsnet Log In

This thread is closed and is no longer accepting replies. Click here to start a new thread.