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Does anyone know any people with this name?

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Soontobenewmum1991 · 10/09/2024 02:45

I'm compiling a name list for my first child, and if it's a boy then we'll name him Laith (Arabic for lion). Me and my husband are both British Pakistani. The thing is, I'm not sure if it would stand out or look odd on a boy of our background since one of my friends said that she thought we'd go for an Arabic or Muslim name. I then realised that maybe it doesn't sound like it's Arabic to a lot of people.

Does anyone know a Laith who's from the same or a similar background? Just looking for reassurance since hubby isn't too sure, but I like the name 😅

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VivaciousRadish · 22/09/2024 01:12

I’ve never heard it before, and like some others, would have assumed Scottish. I absolutely love it

SophiaSW1 · 22/09/2024 00:39

Half my family is British Pakistani but I did not make that connection. It sounds Scottish to me

Birdingbear · 22/09/2024 00:34

It doesn't sound Arabic. Personally don't like it. Similar to other names.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 22/09/2024 00:28

I used to work with a Laith - white Scottish man who would now be in his 70s. He was very posh, old money, battered Land Rover with labradors in the back, ancient fraying knits, type of bloke, and ferociously clever. I like it.

Strokethefurrywall · 22/09/2024 00:24

I know a Laith, he must be 12 now. British mum, Muslim father.

Great name!

forevernumb · 22/09/2024 00:11

I know a Laith. Saudi Arabian.

Benshawsberries · 21/09/2024 20:55

I haven’t heard it before but I really like it

toomanydicksonthedancefloor1 · 21/09/2024 20:54

I have never heard of it (the area I live in is mostly white British people) but I have to say I absolutely love it. It doesn't sound 'out there' at all, just a gorgeous sounding name. And I love the meaning too.

Biggirlnow · 21/09/2024 20:53

Sounds Scottish to me too, maybe because of "Sunshine on Leith". But I don't think that matters.

Words · 21/09/2024 20:42

Round here a laith(e) is a barn.
So no from me,

SkalengeckOrSiegbarste · 21/09/2024 20:29

I have taught a Muslim boy called Laith, I believe dad was a British Pakistani but I'm not sure about mum. I really like the name.

spacebuddy · 21/09/2024 20:18

I have a friend called Laith!

redtrain123 · 21/09/2024 20:13

I don’t know the name, and would have assumed Scottish as well.

RogersOrganismicProcess · 21/09/2024 20:11

Beautiful name! I’m far too old to have another baby, but if I accidentally found a kitten…

hiredandsqueak · 21/09/2024 20:03

Little boy in grandson's class has the name. It's hyphenated with a surname name ending er so similar to Cooper. He will be 5 like Grandson.

Cressie2 · 21/09/2024 19:59

I’ve know a Layth (spelt like this) who is Arabic and think the name is lovely.

SweatySpaghetti · 21/09/2024 19:59

Never met one, and don’t think I’ve even heard it before but it’s a fantastic name! Please use it!

Trainster · 21/09/2024 19:58

PadstowGirl · 21/09/2024 19:02

I know two, one is Scottish, the other has Jordanian heritage.
Both are from quite well off families so I think if it as a "posh" name.

There is some truth to that. It is usually used by more affluent families.

The only point for OP to consider is using an Arabic name when she’s not from the Middle East. It’s like an English family giving their child an Italian name, it will look a bit odd when there’s no connection to Italy. But anyone who is not Arab or knows of the name won’t have that knowledge.

PadstowGirl · 21/09/2024 19:02

I know two, one is Scottish, the other has Jordanian heritage.
Both are from quite well off families so I think if it as a "posh" name.

AlexaSetATimer · 21/09/2024 12:04

I didn't know the heritage but I think it's a great name.

SallyWD · 21/09/2024 12:03

I'd never heard the name then after I read this post we had a new man at work called Laith. Lovely name!

Trainster · 21/09/2024 11:50

Also, just to add, the more traditional meaning of Laith is brave rather than lion.

Henriette9 · 21/09/2024 11:48

Yes, I know a Laith with Arab heritage.

Trainster · 21/09/2024 11:32

I have a Laith. My background is Iraqi and my husband is Scottish, so it’s a name that works well for both of us as it’s an Arabic name and everyone assumes it’s a Scottish name!

It’s a nice Arabic name but my only comment would be everyone who knows the name will assume your child’s background is Arab rather than Pakistani, so depends on how much that matters to you.

StoatofDisarray · 10/09/2024 17:07

I don't but it's a great name!

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