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What name would go with my surname?

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gem584848838 · 20/04/2019 17:40

My last name is Mehmet and I would like some to ask people's opinions about what names would go best with it. I've got a shortlist but would also be happy with my new ideas. Thank you! I'm having a girl btw.

List so far-

Lilyana
Alexia
Isla
Zara
Robyn
Alessia
Orla
Elouise

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AlliKaneErikson · 24/04/2019 10:48

What about Lara rather than Alara?

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gem584848838 · 23/04/2019 17:40

I didn't realise that was how Eloise was spelt! So guess that would the spelling I would go with.

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Cookit · 21/04/2019 18:04

Zara is great.

Why Elouise not Eloise?

wiltingflower · 21/04/2019 17:01

Love Zara and Viola. Alessia is nice.
I would prefer Lillianna over Lilyana.

I've tried picking names which may work in English and Turkish:
Dilara (love this)
Halima
Canfeza
Iris (love this)
Adrianna
Julianna
Serena
Sabina or Sabine
Daphne

Sophronia · 21/04/2019 16:45

Definitely Zara.

MikeUniformMike · 21/04/2019 14:27

Lilyana - no
Alexia - isn't it a condition
Isla - pretty but I hear it as 'Isle of...'
Zara - nice
Robyn - ok
Alessia - pretty but no
Orla - too trendy?
Elouise - awful. use Eloise or Louise.

MollyHuaCha · 21/04/2019 12:08

Zara

Icklepup · 21/04/2019 09:28

Robyn

neighbourhoodwitch · 21/04/2019 06:56

Zara lovely, also love Amber Mehmet. ;)

EugeniaGrace · 21/04/2019 06:51

I like Lilyana and Zara from your list.

There is Turkish name Ayla that can be pronounced like Isla that would also go well. I am not sure of the Turkish pronounciation though.

MercyBodle · 21/04/2019 06:41

I like Zara best from your list with your surname. Alexia, Elouise and Robyn are nice too.

pilates · 20/04/2019 22:56

Yasmin Mehmet
Anoushka Mehmet
Lyra Mehmet

zen1 · 20/04/2019 22:09

Amara (from the Latin ‘to love’)? I also like Zara and Layla.

Sakura7 · 20/04/2019 21:31

Zara goes really well with your surname.

Others names I think suit it are Leah, Lena and Rosa.

Bumblebeesmum · 20/04/2019 21:26

Not keen on the unusual spellings of common names - but all of your list work fine with your surname

BlueMerchant · 20/04/2019 21:20

Alexia

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 20/04/2019 21:17

Zara Mehmet is gorgeous.
Other ideas.
Lydia Mehmet
Sofia Mehmet
Laila Mehmet
Sarah Mehmet
Olivia Mehmet
Lilia Mehmet
Rosa Mehmet
Lucy Mehmet
Claudia Mehmet
Eva Mehmet
Dahlia Mehmet

sawyersfishbiscuits · 20/04/2019 21:07

All your names are lovely.
I prefer different spellings of Elouise = Eloise
and Lilyana = Liliana

Names you might also like:

Ellia
Marisa
Lydia
Anya
Aneira

MCPT · 20/04/2019 20:41

I like Robyn! But then again that's what I'm going to call my baby if I have a girl :)

Ourmaud · 20/04/2019 19:50

Aila or Aida are both beautiful names

aibutohavethisusername · 20/04/2019 19:48

Zara sounds beautiful with you mr surname.

AlwaysFuckingTired94 · 20/04/2019 19:31

Elora

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gem584848838 · 20/04/2019 19:28

Oh and I like the name Alara but annoyingly know someone I can't stand with this name so that is not an option!

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gem584848838 · 20/04/2019 19:23

Thank you for all your opinions and replies. I really like all of them at the moment although I am swaying more towards Robyn, Zara and Elouise. I really loved the name Thea but as it is a Greek name I'm not sure it would go with a Turkish surname.
I love the name Viola, that's definitely going on my list.

A few people have said that they chose a name and then when their baby was born they didn't look like they'd suit the chosen name. So I am going to narrow it down to a few and then decide once she's here.

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lljkk · 20/04/2019 19:00

I don't find that an awkward surname. Marmaduke might not go with it, but most names could work with it

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