How would you pronounce this name?

[Chocolation]

We have just had our new DD. We have called her Mila (to rhyme with smiler). There has been alot of confusion with family and friends on how to pronounce it. Some have been saying it with an 'i' sound as we intended. Others say it with an 'ee' sound (like Meela). Should we change the spelling to Myla instead before we register the birth so there is less confusion? Or AIBU to keep the spelling Mila and she has to keep telling people how to say her name all her life. Do you have a name that other people keep mispronouncing and does it do your head in or do you like having a more unusual name?

BatteredBread Why would the lack of r mean it wouldn't be Miller? Not everyone pronounces an r at the end of a word.

Then they aren’t saying the word “miller” They’re saying milla or milleh.

Saying it didn't have a double L would make more sense.

No it makes the same amount of sense.

I immediately thought ‘Meela’.

So, for the sake of avoiding future grief from your daughter when nobody pronounces her name correctly, I’d change it to ‘Myla’....

Or ‘Miley’ after the Hannah Montana star!

Michael Portillo's middle name is Xavier (pronounced egg-saviour) I think you need to make some pretty bold background assumptions about the man in front of you before you plump for a pronunciation on that one

I know a girl called Mila. Definitely pronounced Meela

There was a Milo in the Tweenies.
How is that pronounced?

Yes! I have one of those names, and not even because my parents chose a quirky pronunciation, it has two versions and mine is the less common. It’s a complete pain in the bum. From school to adulthood, I hate being the awkward one that always has to say ‘er, actually it’s...’ It’s so embarrassing.

Go with Myla, it’s lovely

I would say it Mee-la.

So definately change the spelling.

I have a constantly mis pronounced and spelled surname, where people add an extra letter for some reason and it really has been a pain all my life!

Milo is usually pronounce to rhyme with Silo

Mila = meela

How about Misla? Most kids are called Isla these days so people should get it correct if you just add an M to the start lol

I would pronounce Mila as 'Mee-la' and Myla as 'My-la'. Tbh I would stick with the spelling and call her 'Mee-la', it's a lovely name.

Meela. sorry.

I know two Milas who are pronounced
Mee-la. I think you need to chance the spelling.

Mila = Me-la

Myla is said the same way as Myra.

Chocolation

Yes it is odd isn't it, I've never heard Milo pronounced as Meelo either. I've also never heard the girl's name Lila pronounced Leelo.

I have a Lila (pronounced Lie-la). It never occurred to me anyone would think it was pronounced differently to this, but one or two people have called her "Lee-la".

She's only 11 months so isn't bothered but I feel bad she may have to correct people as she's gets older, though I'm sure she'll not be bothered too much.

I chose that name years and years ago from a book series I used to read as a kid that was then turned into a tv programme, where the characters name was pronounced how I had been reading it which was Lie-la.

It's the only time I'd heard the name so never particularly thought it would be pronounced any different.

Myla is the name of a posh lingerie brand op.

It's a pretty name, but immediately think off fancy knickers when I hear it

I thought Mila was pronounced 'Mee-ya' with a silent L.

I'm sure I've heard Mila Kunis being called 'Mee-ya' in interviews.

mee-la

Bunbunny your post made me laugh out loud.