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What do you think of Aila?

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HD98 · 18/07/2020 20:59

I'm Scottish and my sister is Eilidh - pronounced Ay-lee (Ay as in day).
I don't want the confusion of Eilidh for my own which happens outside of Scotland. But I met a little Aila which I hadn't heard before. I liked the name and that it's not very common, it's Scottish, and it reminded me of Eilidh but with less confusion.

I like names that are short, sweet and simple. I'm just worried that this might but seem like a made-up name?
There are two pronounciations - Ay-la and Eye-la. I like the first because otherwise it just seems like a knock off of the popular Isla.

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HD98 · 18/07/2020 21:28

@TheVanguardSix Thank you, I like that (I really like the letter 'e' for some reason... Hmm ) I think my preference is just simple as possible though Smile

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TheVanguardSix · 18/07/2020 21:27

Aeila = Ay- as in day, luh
I’m not sure if you’re after that pronunciation though.

TheVanguardSix · 18/07/2020 21:24

It’s a beautiful name. I prefer the spelling Aeila though.

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HD98 · 18/07/2020 21:23

@MissyPG Thank you! And congratulations! What were the negative comments you received? It's impossible to find a name that everyone will love, especially choosing one that's less common. So I hope you won't be put off using it.

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HD98 · 18/07/2020 21:21

@whichteaareyou Yes, exactly. Sorry if it is worded in a confusing way!
But yes, Aila is similar sounding and I thought might be a good way to incorporate my sisters name in some way without the 'Eilidh' confusion.

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MissyPG · 18/07/2020 21:20

I’m due in November and this is the name I want for a girl (we are not finding out). I love the name, love that it’s not common and love the meaning (what made me choose it initially).

Downsides- like you say close to other Scottish names eg Ailsa, Isla, Ellidh... I’ve also not had a very good reception when I’ve mentioned to people I like it but I must admit, I love it, it goes with the middle name and our surname etc.

whichteaareyou · 18/07/2020 21:17

Oh sorry think I misunderstood/ so your sister is Ay-Lee, and you want your DD to be Ay-la? It's nice!

whichteaareyou · 18/07/2020 21:16

It's nice but why would you call your daughter the same name as your sister?

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HD98 · 18/07/2020 21:00

I also like the meaning - 'from a strong or resilient place'.

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