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Skyla??

33 replies

sum04 · 01/01/2011 20:51

Is the name Skyla (and yes it can be spelt this way) really that bad??
I have had so many mixed reactions to this name for a girl, mainly negative, but i really like it and don't seem to like any other name.
I really like the unusual girl's names, and i called my first Summer and it really suits her.

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RuthChan · 01/01/2011 20:55

There's nothing wrong with it.
If you like it, use it.
People will always say something negative before you actually give it to a child. Afterwards, they will just accept.
It will go with Summer very well.

londonmackem · 01/01/2011 20:56

Just reminds me of Gavin and Stacey and putting la on the end of everything but maybe you have friends that don't watch trashy TV?
I prefer Skye but that is a whole different name which is really that helpful-sorry!

mummyosaurus · 01/01/2011 21:00

Consider what someone deciding who to interview for a job might think?

Summer is lovely, so is Skye, but I think Skyla is horrible and, personally I would avoid it.

Sorry to be harsh, but you did ask...

DeckTheHallWithBowlsOfPomBears · 01/01/2011 21:00

Gillian mckeiths oldest child is called Skyla. Which I realise is totally irrelevant, but that's what springs to mind.

rachel234 · 01/01/2011 21:21

I actually think that Summer and Skyla sound nice together. I wouldn't choose either, but think they go well and there isn't anything wrong with them.

rachel234 · 01/01/2011 21:22

And I wouldn't name them Summer and Sky... but Summer and Skyla works much better Smile.

HangingbaublesofBethlehem · 01/01/2011 21:23

My Grandad was called Skylor. Always thought of it as a boys name.

mumatron · 01/01/2011 21:24

my dp loves this spelt skyler.

Skyla is very close to my dogs name. although that makes no odds to you!

if you like it go for it. bugger everyone else i say.

tebbles · 01/01/2011 23:25

I think Skyla and Summer are great sister names.

mathanxiety · 01/01/2011 23:42

Yes it really is that bad.

It looks like 'Skylark', truncated. Or like Kyla all gussied up and rendered 'unique'.

Nightstar · 01/01/2011 23:47

Call her what ever you like, you did with the first one!

SleightiesChick · 01/01/2011 23:53

It's your choice - I don't personally like it, but also I wouldn't personally give two of my kids the same initial. I'd rather they had names more different from one another. Kyla?

Feliena · 12/03/2011 00:31

i love the name and was going to use it for a girl - i had a boy called Kayden - alot of people including my mother said they hated both names- well i dont and i dont care what other people think and it irritates them even more when i call him kayde :-) if i have another boy id call him Kayne - i like the idea of matching names and now i am having kyla ideas for a girl !!

sum04 · 13/03/2011 16:40

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follyfoot · 13/03/2011 16:43

Its a personal choice of course, but I didnt see which topic this was posted in and assumed it was a new TV channel (seriously). Well there's Sky Atlantic, so I thought there must now be Sky L.A.

Think that means its a 'no' from me

meditrina · 13/03/2011 16:49

Sorry, I don't like it. I'd prefer Skye or Kylie.

birdofthenorth · 14/03/2011 15:34

It's the boys name in Mama Mia, but quite femine I think. Bound to be abbreviated to Skye though, and Summer & Sky does sound a bit full-of-the-joys-of-spring, but I still quite like it!

breadandhoney · 14/03/2011 16:37

Yes it is that bad imo.

BarbieLovesKen · 14/03/2011 16:40

Skyla is ok. I've heard worse.

On the other hand, Skye and Summer are both beautiful and would be really lovely together - would you consider Skye?

MyMamaToldMe · 14/03/2011 16:43

I love the name Skyla and my DD's second name is Summer!

usualsuspect · 14/03/2011 16:45

I like it

alexaj · 14/03/2011 19:06

I think Skylar's very chavvy. Eurgh! People name their dogs Skylar. Skye's not much better TBH.

orienteerer · 14/03/2011 19:07
Biscuit
TubbyDuffs · 14/03/2011 19:12

Sorry but Gavin & Stacey was the first thing that came into my head when hearing that name.

Onion1968 · 14/03/2011 21:59

This is the 3rd post that I have seen where you ask about this name. You have seen the feedback so you need to either just choose it or actually take people's advice. Keeping asking the same thing won't change peoples opinions. I still think it's awful unless it is the name for a people carrier or a hatchback.