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Nyleen/Nylene

56 replies

Mumshampton · 04/06/2026 02:08

Do you like Nyleen/Nylene (not sure of the spelling) for a girl, or is it too unusual? I can’t remember where I first heard this name, but I remember thinking it was pretty. I certainly like it more than Darlene, Marlene, Maureen, and Norene, as it feels fresher. I actually think this style of name is due a comeback.

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astrozenica · 04/06/2026 06:48

Sounds too close to nylon IMO.
I'd suggest Noeleen instead.

Calliopespa · 04/06/2026 06:48

And come on, let's not forget Jolene.

Calliopespa · 04/06/2026 06:46

It is odd though that every time there are a few threads about certain names being awful - and the Maureens/Doreens have been a recent feature of some of the what names won't come back threads - someone suddenly pops up suggesting an uber version of such names.

Anyway, I'll suggest Ray-Jan (Dutch pronunciation) and Polly-Eurathane (hyphenated yoonique)

Sid9nie · 04/06/2026 06:43

Too close to nylon.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 04/06/2026 06:40

Tabarnak · 04/06/2026 06:35

Of the ‘een’ names I only like Roisin and Irene (pref pronounced Ireney)

Nylene sounds like a very chemically cleaning product.

Marlene?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 04/06/2026 06:40

jsku · 04/06/2026 02:59

It’s a name for something chemical or medical. Certainly not for a human child.

This. Please don’t burden a baby with this name.

loislovesstewie · 04/06/2026 06:39

Please, don't do it. It sounds like a brand name for tights.

Calliopespa · 04/06/2026 06:37

sanityisamyth · 04/06/2026 06:01

Polly-Esther should be hyphenated!

Love this!

Tabarnak · 04/06/2026 06:35

Of the ‘een’ names I only like Roisin and Irene (pref pronounced Ireney)

Nylene sounds like a very chemically cleaning product.

Maybeitllneverhappen · 04/06/2026 06:34

How about Lycra??

Theseagullsarenowclouds · 04/06/2026 06:32

No.

sashh · 04/06/2026 06:26

Sorry I think of Nylon too.

OrdinaryGirl · 04/06/2026 06:25

sanityisamyth · 04/06/2026 06:01

Polly-Esther should be hyphenated!

CHAPEAU! 🫡

Halfhardy · 04/06/2026 06:24

It sounds like the kind of name ICI used for its nylon based fabrics in the 60s. Have you thought of using Crimplene?

queenofwandss · 04/06/2026 06:17

What about Nadine or Jadine instead? Nylene sounds like a chemical or a plastic to me so I wouldn’t use it.

sanityisamyth · 04/06/2026 06:01

Topseyt123 · 04/06/2026 02:36

No. Don't. It sounds very like nylon.🤔

Would Polyester be better. 😃

Polly-Esther should be hyphenated!

Diorama2 · 04/06/2026 06:01

Sounds like nylon, but I really like Nyra , think it’s got South Asian roots and possibly others

sanityisamyth · 04/06/2026 06:00

BeigeCardigan · 04/06/2026 02:23

Sounds like a brand name for tights.

This.

EnidVance · 04/06/2026 05:55

Sounds like Nylon. It’s a very ugly name.

jsku · 04/06/2026 02:59

It’s a name for something chemical or medical. Certainly not for a human child.

LittleRoom · 04/06/2026 02:57

Makes me think of Nylon. Sorry.

Hinthebuild · 04/06/2026 02:48

How could you forget to mention Colleen, Eileen, and Kathleen, OP? Those are classics.

sesquipedalian · 04/06/2026 02:41

It sounds like a made-up name - a mix of Nylon and Crimplene. Just don’t do it, OP.

mathanxiety · 04/06/2026 02:39

Sounds like a coating to paint over nail polish, that would prevent chipping.

Please don't call your child Nylene or Nyleen.

Topseyt123 · 04/06/2026 02:36

No. Don't. It sounds very like nylon.🤔

Would Polyester be better. 😃