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Thoughts on Delilah for a sister to Matilda?

64 replies

El91 · 09/04/2026 20:45

I’m pregnant with my second girl, I already have a Matilda and love the name Delilah for this baby, but the more I research it the more I’m put off it 🙈 I wasn’t aware of the biblical reference until now even though I was brought up in a Christian household. What does everyone else think of this name?

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GalaxyStarsMoon · 10/04/2026 07:54

I really like Delilah. And I don’t think any kids are going to question any religious reference, it’s popular enough anyway.

thesnailandthewhale · 09/04/2026 22:39

Tilly and Lily?

Giraffehaver · 09/04/2026 22:34

Our baby is Jemima and at one point Matilda was on our list. Jemima means dove

Ladyinamask · 09/04/2026 21:48

How about Eliza or Jemima?

Overthebow · 09/04/2026 21:19

I like it but not with Matilda.

HollyGolightly4 · 09/04/2026 21:14

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 09/04/2026 21:11

These are the names of Helen Flanagan’s daughters so you’re not alone in liking them both. I love Matilda - Delilah less so.

I came to say this, and I don't know why I know it 🤣🤣

Nervousbuilder · 09/04/2026 21:13

Not my favourite. What about Eliza (could be short for Elizabeth)? Has a similar sort of sound. I also like Matilda and Imogen/ Charlotte/ Alexandra/ Seraphina/ Persephone/ Theodora

Thewalrusandthecarpenter · 09/04/2026 21:11

These are the names of Helen Flanagan’s daughters so you’re not alone in liking them both. I love Matilda - Delilah less so.

Mogbiscuit · 09/04/2026 21:05

I think a shorter name would work better. Daisy?

user2848502016 · 09/04/2026 20:59

I like it but I think “Matilda and Delilah” is quite a mouthful

Maybe Delia, Dahlia, Lyla or Layla?

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 09/04/2026 20:58

Hey there, Delilah!

DandyPanda · 09/04/2026 20:56

I think Delilah is a lovely name

EvolvingDoor · 09/04/2026 20:53

I can understand wanting to name your child Matilda, which is a lovely name. But why, why, why, Delilah?

MayaPinion · 09/04/2026 20:50

How about Delia? Delilah is not only biblical but a Tom Jones song about the treacherous temptress.