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Thoughts on the name Twyla?

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Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 11:59

I recently came across the name Twyla. I love how it sounds & it’s unusual without being too crazy. I definitely don’t know any Twyla’s. What’s other people’s thoughts on it? Will also take other name suggestions. Thanks.

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SatInMySpottyOnesie · 18/01/2023 13:21

Rose1111 · 18/01/2023 07:31

I wanted a really cute girly name hence why I picked poppy. Any really cute girly suggestions then?

Thing is… will she want cute and girly when she’s 30?

My friend’s name is Celestine. She gets Celeste, Celly

EyesOnThePies · 18/01/2023 07:44

Twyla Tharp, wonderful choreographer.

What about Tala like the lovely actor in McDonald and Dodds?

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Rose1111 · 18/01/2023 07:31

I wanted a really cute girly name hence why I picked poppy. Any really cute girly suggestions then?

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Hobbesmanc · 18/01/2023 07:23

LimitIsUp · 17/01/2023 20:22

Pregnancy brain does strange things - I considered some weird names whilst I was pregnant (Fenton for a boy and Celeste for a girl - what was I thinking?). Twyla is one such off beat bizarre name

No! Celeste is a gorgeous name.

redbigbananafeet · 17/01/2023 22:02

I've taught a few Freyas but no Poppys. I'm in Glasgow.

redbigbananafeet · 17/01/2023 21:59

Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 12:33

I appreciate the honesty it’s fine I’ll cross it off my list lol since there’s brutal people in the room then what about Poppy?

I love poppy. It was my girls name but having a wee boy Munro.

Sleepless1096 · 17/01/2023 21:57

Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 17:16

Okay lol very last name as it was at the bottom of my very small list since the others have been a fail. Freya?

Freya is better than both Poppy and Twyla imo. I like it better than Rosie too. I'd put them in this order - Freya, Twyla, Rosie then Poppy. Freya and Twyla aren't cutesy names and I think would suit an adult better, although as people have said Twyla is a bit unusual.

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Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 21:51

AnotherNameChangeYes · 17/01/2023 21:40

Freya is very popular! Thing is, Poppy and Freya are perfectly nice names, they’re just also very common and I hear both a lot.

That’s strange cos I’ve never heard either of them where I live I don’t know or know of anyone with those names here.

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AnotherNameChangeYes · 17/01/2023 21:40

Freya is very popular! Thing is, Poppy and Freya are perfectly nice names, they’re just also very common and I hear both a lot.

LimitIsUp · 17/01/2023 20:22

Pregnancy brain does strange things - I considered some weird names whilst I was pregnant (Fenton for a boy and Celeste for a girl - what was I thinking?). Twyla is one such off beat bizarre name

CrabDuckDuckCrab · 17/01/2023 20:08

TrodOnLegoAgain · 17/01/2023 12:04

Love it because it makes me think of the brilliant dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp.

Same!

januaryjan · 17/01/2023 19:03

If you want something different then you could consider Blathnaid which is
pronounced Blah-nid.

It is an old Irish name meaning flower/blossom

januaryjan · 17/01/2023 18:29

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't Twyla the name of Barbies cat from the Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses movie?

So that would put me off the name a wee bit.

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Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 17:16

Okay lol very last name as it was at the bottom of my very small list since the others have been a fail. Freya?

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AnotherNameChangeYes · 17/01/2023 17:08

I find Poppy too cutesy personally, fine on a toddler but doesn’t feel like a grown up name, it’s also really popular, I work with kids and hear it a lot. But if you love then use it!

Not keen on Sunday, or Twyla. I really like Luna but it’s a really popular dog’s name.

LaLuz7 · 17/01/2023 16:57

Sunday? Really?

Only if you hate your baby and want to complicate their existence unnecessarily...

Twillow · 17/01/2023 16:11

You what now?
Just no.

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Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 16:11

goldenfoliage · 17/01/2023 16:01

I like Sunday and Twyla more than Poppy. I think people here are bit too traditional and rude and dislike Twyla because it's more American name and unusual.
That said, I think more people in RL and online will like Poppy over Twyla or Sunday.

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Tbh I don’t think my partner will go for Sunday it was a miracle he liked poppy he’s very plain & simple.

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Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 16:08

IDontWantToBeAPie · 17/01/2023 15:32

It's unusual. And a little odd. But it IS a name - and meaning Twilight is quite lovely.

There's also a Monster High doll by that name.

Go for it if you don't mind the Schitta Creek refs (I've never seen it).

I like it because of schitts creek. The character was lovely & name sounded sweet. I didn’t realise it was a popular US name. Never ever heard before 2 years ago.

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halfsiesonapotnoodle · 17/01/2023 16:07

I think it's awful. No apostrophe needed in the plural 'Twylas' either.

goldenfoliage · 17/01/2023 16:01

Rose1111 · 17/01/2023 15:15

My last name I like … Sunday. Thoughts? Before I stick with poppy

I like Sunday and Twyla more than Poppy. I think people here are bit too traditional and rude and dislike Twyla because it's more American name and unusual.
That said, I think more people in RL and online will like Poppy over Twyla or Sunday.

cravingtoblerone · 17/01/2023 16:00

Loathe Twyla.

Poppy not my choice personally but Ok.

MavisCruet2023 · 17/01/2023 15:55

Twyla Tharp - ballet dancer.

Twyla would be a no from me.

SatInMySpottyOnesie · 17/01/2023 15:42

Twat…. 🥴
Poppy is lovely for a baby/ little girl/ golden retriever but into adulthood.. not so much 🤨

LaLuz7 · 17/01/2023 15:38

Hoppinggreen · 17/01/2023 11:59

Southern USA redneck stripper

Nailed it lol. The first post sums up the answer so well.