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Opinions on Charlotte?

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rivvi · 28/10/2016 22:05

Baby girl is here, I feel like she's a Charlotte. Although we had decided on Layla/Leila!

Do you prefer Layla/Leila or Charlotte?

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Swimz · 29/10/2016 23:45

Leila is an Arabic name, Layla is the variant :)

Swimz · 29/10/2016 23:44

Pluto, you're wrong. Yes, they're both said as Lay-la, but Leila is the original.

Pluto30 · 29/10/2016 21:08

Yep, Layla and Leila are both pronounced Lay-lah, traditionally. Layla is the original spelling, and Leila is a variant.

Stillwishihadabs · 29/10/2016 18:41

We have a 9 year old Charlotte but almost went for Elodie would you consider that ?

MotherDuckSaid · 29/10/2016 18:38

Really dislike Layla sorry, charlotte Much much better

katiegg · 29/10/2016 18:20

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User0157 · 29/10/2016 15:44

Layla and Leila are pronounced the same as each other - 'lay-la'. Lyla and Lila are pronounced 'lie-la'. (In my experience and accent at least).

I prefer Charlotte anyway!

Sofiatheworst · 29/10/2016 15:25

My niece is Charlotte. She's been Charlie and lottie growing up but is now, at 13, very definitely Charlotte. It's beautiful and strong. Perfect.

JustSpeakSense · 29/10/2016 15:15

My daughter has 5 friends called Charlotte it gets so confusing....very very common name and therefore I really don't like it.

rainbow99 · 29/10/2016 10:31

Definitely Charlotte, classic timeless and pretty with a variety of nns.
I'm not a fan of Layla at all and wouldn't class it as classic or timeless

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/10/2016 09:11

Charlotte, timeless, classic.
Fit for a Princess ! 😄

stonygreysoil · 29/10/2016 08:54

Charlotte. Beautiful and timeless. Lottie, Charlie, Lola, all available as NN.

Go with your current inspiration.

Sophronia · 29/10/2016 08:51

Definitely Charlotte

DramaAlpaca · 28/10/2016 23:32

If you feel she's a Charlotte, that's what you should call her - as long as your partner is on board, of course.

I like it better than Leila/Layla, it's more classic and versatile.

BarInSpace · 28/10/2016 23:27

Layla

lottiegarbanzo · 28/10/2016 23:12

Charlotte is ace. You may wish to form an opinion on the acceptability of Charlie as a nn. There are other options.

Layla is lovely (prefer that to Leila lie-la) but quite fashionable at the mo, similar sensibility to Evie, Amelie etc. IMO.

DoYouRememberJustinBobby · 28/10/2016 22:59

Charlotte is much nicer.

notagiraffe · 28/10/2016 22:57

I love Charlotte. Slightly put off Layla because six people Dh worked with had babies within months of each other and called them Layla, Leila, Leela, Lila, Lola and Lula. Didn't even seem to notice it was odd.

But the Leilas I know are both absolutely lovely.

Loyly · 28/10/2016 22:54

You feel like she's Charlotte so you should definitely use it.

Grumpyoldblonde · 28/10/2016 22:53

I have a Layla so I like it, buti Charlotte is such a beautiful classic name. Charlotte could be anyone, prime minister, queen; lawyer, shop assistant. It's timeless and classless. I love the name Charlotte

Dontrocktheboat · 28/10/2016 22:51

They are both nice - I think I know more Leila/ Laylas personally, and think this may date more. Don't think you can go wrong with either - though if you feel she is a Charlotte I would go for Charlotte Leila!

DeathByMascara · 28/10/2016 22:46

katiegg I don't mean to offend you, but your post did make me smile - your explanation of the spellings and their phonetics are the wrong way round. I.e Leila is pronounced lay-la, but Layla is pronounced Lei-la. You're not wrong but it made me laugh all the same!

sonlypuppyfat · 28/10/2016 22:41

Love charlotte it's beautiful

katiegg · 28/10/2016 22:39

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Mollymoo78 · 28/10/2016 22:35

Charlotte is a beautiful name. Much nicer than Layla.

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