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Shay or Shiloh?

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Samzzz · 10/08/2024 22:02

Which name for our baby girl?šŸŒø

We ideally want an ā€˜Lā€™ middle name but not 100% set on it. Also not sure on Shay or Shae spelling. Ideas so far:
Shay Louise
Shiloh Lucy
or
Shay Elizabeth
Shiloh Alice

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Justme2023123 · 10/08/2024 22:36

I like both, but I don't like the L middle name after Shiloh as it's difficult to say

Marcipex · 10/08/2024 22:35

I thought Shay was only used for boys. Itā€™s okay though.
I think Shiloh Pitt has changed their name now, but I remember people saying Pile o S*. Awful. So, not if your name is Pitt.

How about Sheila? Very similar to Shiloh, everyone can pronounce it and she will be the only one in her school.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 10/08/2024 22:33

Do you particularly want a Hebrew name?

Of those two I would choose Shiloh. If you are based in the UK you may find that Shay is more commonly known as an Irish boysā€™ name.

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Samzzz · 10/08/2024 22:32

RaininSummer · 10/08/2024 22:28

As I am not sure how to say Shiloh, I prefer Shay but not terribly keen on either myself . So I know, is it pronounced as Shy-lo,shee-loh, or Shee-loh bit like Sheila or something else?

Pronounced ā€˜Shy- lowā€™

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LittleTalkingMan · 10/08/2024 22:29

Not a fan of Shay

BrutusMcDogface · 10/08/2024 22:28

How about Shayla?

RaininSummer · 10/08/2024 22:28

As I am not sure how to say Shiloh, I prefer Shay but not terribly keen on either myself . So I know, is it pronounced as Shy-lo,shee-loh, or Shee-loh bit like Sheila or something else?

SweetBirdsong · 10/08/2024 22:26

Shay is cute. Not a fan of Shiloh (sorry!) Reminds me of 'silo!'

Shay Elizabeth is cute. Smile

Cocopogo · 10/08/2024 22:24

Is Shiloh pronounced shay-la ? If so that one. But donā€™t think you can have it with an L as middle name as itā€™s to much of mouthful. A different short middle name might work.

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Samzzz · 10/08/2024 22:21

anyone else?

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Sunburnisrareinscotland · 10/08/2024 22:06

Shiloh Alice.