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Sister for Isla?

57 replies

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:50

We’re expecting a baby girl and finding it so hard to feel inspired by names. We had a few ideas for boys that we loved! But we’re having a girl lol

I’m not looking for anything too unusual but ideally not overused either. I know I already have an Isla which is popular (however the name is just so beautiful and I have only met 1 other in 3 years!) so some similar styles to that please :)

Names from our shortlist so far to give you an idea of what we like… (I know no name will please everyone)

  • Imogen - I love this and would probably be my number one choice but OH hates it
  • Amelia - far too overused?
  • Mia - I know this is still very popular but not quite as high on the lists as Amelia and it’s one we agree on so probably the front runner so far
  • Freya - OH loves this, I like it but probably wouldn’t be my first choice
  • Edie - both agree on this and I like that it’s less common but not sure it’s ‘pretty’ sounding enough
  • Lula - our wildcare choice. Again like that it’s not as common, this was actually on our shortlist for our eldest but OH said the other day it sounds like a cartoon character and now I can’t get that out of my head lol

Also like Lily but this got used by someone else in the family so it’s a no go for us

New ideas much appreciated feel like I’m going over the same list

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GreyhoundGal1 · 23/05/2025 10:54

I think Lula is too close to Isla, you'd get confused shouting them together, and don't love it as a name. I think it would be better to go for the longer version of Tallulah if you like the sound. Mia is lovely.

I know it's hard but try not to worry about popularity. I've got an 18 month old, haven't met a Mia at any baby classes or nursery, but there has been multiple Edies, so you just never know.

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 23/05/2025 06:58

Freya is the only one I really like (aside from Imogen).

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/05/2025 05:42

Astrid
Beattie (nn for Beatrice
Katie
Zoe

Hoistupthemainsail · 23/05/2025 03:44

Greta!

babyturtle19 · 23/05/2025 03:35

Mia is beautiful, I think that’s a great first choice.

mathanxiety · 23/05/2025 03:24

Isla and Lula are far too close imo.

From your list, I like Edie and Freya. I think they're both lovely and would go well with Isla.

Other names:
Zara
Romy
Lena
Phoebe
Juno
Sadie
Eloise
Nina
Wren
Evie
Chloe
Nova
Tess
Thea
Fiona

user1492757084 · 23/05/2025 02:42

All sweet names.
Isla and ..
Mietta
Elsbeth
Alice
Eloise
Amelia
Louisa
Lilou

Bournetilly · 23/05/2025 02:04

Poppy

Glamgenzmami · 23/05/2025 01:46

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:56

Also I should have added are Isla and Lula too similar sounding for siblings with the double syllable ‘la’ ending?

Not at all. Lula is a gorgeous name.

dddilemma · 23/05/2025 01:25

Effie or Bonnie 🥰

SnowFrogJelly · 23/05/2025 01:08

Rosa
Seren
Elodie
Merryn

EmiliaRuusuvuori · 23/05/2025 01:04

I also immediately though of Freya.

waltzingparrot · 23/05/2025 00:10

Sylvie
Estelle
Celeste
Leona
Kiera
Juliet

Lockdownsceptic · 23/05/2025 00:03

How about Evie? I think I like that better than Edie.

User6761 · 22/05/2025 23:57

Unlike some PPs I'd say definitely not Skye with Isla.

Jk987 · 22/05/2025 23:06

Freya

Mumofgirls2017 · 22/05/2025 23:03

Freya Edie and Lula are great with isla

other ideas

skye
luna
rosa
eden
cora
lena
wren
olive
willow
joni
cleo
juno
zara
quinn
maeve

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 22/05/2025 22:38

Freya
Margot
Cora
Grace

Glitterheart · 22/05/2025 22:35

I have an Isla - her little sister is Clara x

User6761 · 22/05/2025 22:35

Isla & Norah
Isla &: Connie
Isla & Merryn
Isla & Erin

I know a couple of Isla & Eilidh siblings sets (in Scotland).

BollickyBill · 22/05/2025 22:31

I know an Isla and her sister is Cora. I love this name.
I also think Esme, Nina & Edie are lovely with Isla.

bostonbabe5 · 22/05/2025 22:20

Edie is lovely.
I like Orla

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/05/2025 22:12

Isla and
Nina.
Zoe
Ruby
Thea.
Amy
Sophie
Bella
Cleo
Faye
Melody
Esme.

Pinkl · 22/05/2025 22:06

How about Amalia or Amelie as alternatives for Amelia
Edie could be a nn for Eden

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:56

Also I should have added are Isla and Lula too similar sounding for siblings with the double syllable ‘la’ ending?

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