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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Leia Leah Ella Mia or Lily

38 replies

nananess · 12/07/2022 11:08

Which do you prefer?
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KirstenBlest · 12/07/2022 12:11

It's a boy's name @SweetMelody19 . There are girls called Luca but it is still a boy's name

SweetMelody19 · 12/07/2022 12:07

@KirstenBlest it can actually be used for both. Not just for a boy.

Hoolahulahoop · 12/07/2022 12:06

Leah is pronounced Lee-ah. I really like lily. What about Emily ?

Marymary987 · 12/07/2022 12:05

My child has a Leya in their class, I really like it as it’s a bit more unusual. From your list I prefer Leia which I presume is pronounced the same.

KirstenBlest · 12/07/2022 12:02

Elia is an italian boy's name, @SweetMelody19 . Means the same as Elijah

SweetMelody19 · 12/07/2022 11:56

I do like Ella 💗 How about Elia ? I would pronounce it El-Leah. I was considering this name if we had a girl. But found out it's a boy now Daffodilx

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nananess · 12/07/2022 11:55

How would you all pronounce Leah?
Lee-ya or Lay-ah?

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Sofedupofitall · 12/07/2022 11:51

I like Lily best but also along the same lines is Leila / Layla which is lovely.

KirstenBlest · 12/07/2022 11:44

I don't really like any of them. Lily and Ella are nice but so overused.
Leah is biblical but I'm not keen on the sound.
Leia is too Star Wars
and Mia has been overused and sounds like Mere

AmandaMirandaPanda · 12/07/2022 11:29

Love Leah. I think Leia has the same roots, but I'd go with Leah (or possibly Lea) in an English-speaking country.

Hotinnit · 12/07/2022 11:13

Leah

NannyR · 12/07/2022 11:11

Leah is a fantastic name.

PinguIglu · 12/07/2022 11:09

Ella