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Delilah?

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Othelloo · 16/03/2019 08:08

I love the way this name sounds, and nickname of lilah.

What’s your thoughts?

I’m not religious at all so don’t really care about biblical connotations.

I love Delilah but my husband is keen on Cara.

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Lauren247 · 29/03/2019 12:58

My baby girl is due in June and is going to be called Delilah! I think it’s a beautiful name - I couldn’t care less about the bible reference and I don’t think anyone under the age of 50 would even know! the same with Tom Jones - Plain white tees is a lovely song so I am not worried at all! Xx

HairyToity · 25/03/2019 21:18

The Carina I know has her name shortened to Nina.

aliceandkids77 · 23/03/2019 12:08

I think Delilah is gorgeous, has much more too it than Cara imo x

Rachelhaydenberk1 · 23/03/2019 00:27

Delilah and Carina are both lovely ;)

showmethegin · 22/03/2019 16:28

I LOVE Delilah. I wouldn't worry about it, I get my name sang at me all the time and it just makes me laugh. Think chubby browns version!

Whoops75 · 22/03/2019 13:53

I love the name Cara.

FriarTuck · 22/03/2019 13:51

Another vote for Cara.

AnnettePrice · 22/03/2019 13:45

Love the name Delila.
The song that 1st comes to my mind is Florence and the machine

m.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ50rvySDCk&feature=youtu.be

BelindasRedPlasticHandcuffs · 22/03/2019 13:25

'What's it like in New York City?' was my first thought now I'm off to listen to the plain white Ts

Carina/Cara is lovely though.

Mmmhmmokdear · 22/03/2019 13:25

I loved Delilah, but in my head, it's inextricably linked with the Tom Jones song and while I like the song as much as the next person, I couldn't spend my life constantly having it going round and round in my head!

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:18

Nickname Clarrie even for Clarissa, just in case anyone wants to steal it. Autocorrect on phone changed it.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:16

P. S. I live in Wales so do hear the Tom Jones song rather a lot. Rather than rugby I always associate it with my youth spent in the Royal Welsh members tent.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:15

I wanted Clarissa with nn Carrie, but DH would not agree.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:12

The little Delilah I have met is gorgeous, so for that reason I like it. It took some getting used to. The only Delilah I was used to hearing was the Tom Jones song. However it's probably a song that will not be known to your daughters generation.

My daughter has a friend called Alice, and I don't think any of her peers know the who the f*ck is Alice song.

neighbourhoodwitch · 22/03/2019 13:10

Like it but don't love, sorry. Love tallulah and love cara!

Rachelhaydenberk1 · 22/03/2019 13:08

I prefer Lilah! Delilah does sound very fictional character. I think of the Plain White T's song. Which isnt bad - that song is very sweet! It's not a bad name but I think it's a bit of a mouthful compared to Lilah (or Lila which us the spelling I prefer).

I also really, really love Dahlia. It was on my list and probably my next girl if I have another. It's similar and I love it a thousand times more!!

But obviously my opinions here. If you love Delilah you should go for it. Its lovely and the songs arent bad.

ThanksItHasPockets · 22/03/2019 10:33

As long as you never intend to live in Wales.

PepsiLola · 22/03/2019 10:31

My daughters name is Alice, and so far only my FIL has mentioned who the f is Alice.

I was worried quite a lot of people would, but the only comments have been positive

ChaosMoon · 22/03/2019 10:06

My DF could (and would) find a song to sing with the name of every new friend I or DSis brought into the house. No-one was bothered. You can find a reason for any name to be difficult/picked on/annoying, but it's rarely the end of the world.

I love Delilah. It's beautiful. And as an atheist, I also love the meaning "faithless one"!

Isitweekendyet · 22/03/2019 09:52

I adore both names but Lyla has always been my favourite girl name after the Oasis song.

Absolutely Lilah!

Absurditi · 22/03/2019 09:50

I'm 23 and have no idea about the Tom Jones song Grin just the Plain White Ts... hey there Delilah.... Which is a nice song :) imo

VoyageInTheDark · 22/03/2019 09:44

I love it. I know my mum (70) would mention the Tom Jones song if we used it but I think more
of Plain White Tees and Florence and the Machine

Flamingosnbears · 22/03/2019 09:25

Lyra is another to consider beautiful name.

MercyBodle · 22/03/2019 08:09

I'm not keen on Delilah - feels fussy to me. I like Cara.

GrammerlyH · 22/03/2019 05:53

Love it and love the plain white t’s song