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How would you pronounce Leia? Running out of time to register

154 replies

Mountainfreshair · 23/04/2024 14:01

First time poster but would love your thoughts on how you would pronounce Leia?

We don’t have long left to register the birth and had decided on Leia long before I was pregnant, I’m now doubting it as worried that she will have a lifetime of people mis-spelling or saying her name wrong.. My intention would be Leia, pronounced as Laya.

The other option is Harper but aware this is very popular at the moment but still lovely and suits her too.

Thanks in advance

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rubyslippers · 23/04/2024 14:02

I would assume it is Le-ya
I think you’re right about the pronouncitaion and spelling causing issues
would you not go for the spelling Leah?

KvotheTheBloodless · 23/04/2024 14:02

Laya, like Princess Leia

Houseplanter · 23/04/2024 14:02

Laya

MendaciousMabel · 23/04/2024 14:01

I would pronounce it Laya.