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Baby is a girl! Vaila or Aila? Scottish names

28 replies

Chestnutsincoming · 26/10/2025 07:48

Hi looking for some help with a name for a baby girl.

Vaila - Vay-lah, the name of a Scottish island
Aila - ay-lah (like Layla without the first L)

I know they are so similar but we can’t decide and need some opinions! Or suggestions!

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estellacandance · 26/10/2025 08:33

vaila is certainly more unusual.

id choose because aila will often be pronounced eye- la

WilmaDickshow · 26/10/2025 07:53

Vaila

Both are lovely but Aila sounds like Laila with the L being forgotten .

Aila is too close to “ailing” feeling unwell.

Vaila is pretty and unusual without being too out there.

Lovetoread123 · 26/10/2025 07:49

Aila

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