Down to 2 names need help to pick!!

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PW1992 · 06/04/2021 18:54

So managed to get my list down to 2 baby girl names and need help to pick the best one! I'm Scottish so I know my names wont be everyone's cup of tea but I love them just need help choosing one!

So my first one is Eilidh, pronounced as Ailie, not sure which spelling I would use?

Second one is similar as its Aila, pronounced Ay-luh. It's different from Isla as I'm not keen on that name.

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DramaAlpaca · 06/04/2021 19:54

Of the two, Eilidh.

I agree with florascotia2, I don't think Aila is authentic Scottish. I prefer Ailsa to Aila.

florascotia2 · 06/04/2021 19:51

Eilidh or Ailsa, as another poster has suggested. The spelling Eilidh is well-enough known.

Aila is not Scottish or Gaelic - you really can't believe what some baby name websites say.

Isla is modern Scottish and also a much older place name (Glen Isla).

HHSchultz · 06/04/2021 19:03

Eilidh

bumpdownthestairs · 06/04/2021 19:01

I prefer Aila, I also know an Ailsa and have never heard of another one!

Laquila · 06/04/2021 19:00

Both lovely. FWIW I think the pronunciation of Eilidh is reasonably well known - I've known two, both mid-30s (London).

Wednesdayalltheway · 06/04/2021 18:59

Aila

ChocFondant · 06/04/2021 18:58

Eilidh

MysteriousMonkey · 06/04/2021 18:58

Eilidh and I'd spell it that way. Those that matter will learn to spell it if they don't know already!

Spied · 06/04/2021 18:56

Eilidh

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