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How popular is Isla?

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SpringFlowers · 26/12/2012 05:49

That's kind of it really...I love the name Isla but keep hearing that it's become very popular. Any views or alternatives?

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FellatioNelson · 26/12/2012 05:51

Very. But it is beautiful.

SomersetONeil · 26/12/2012 06:48

Yes, very popular. Is of this era, so will likely date. But that's not important to a lot of people.

vintageviolets · 26/12/2012 07:19

My DS is Ayla, pronounced the same as Isla.
she is in her 20's.

Kt8791 · 26/12/2012 07:44

Very. But a pretty name.

FellatioNelson · 26/12/2012 07:45

Are you Asian vintage? I have a friend with a daughter who spells it that way, also in her 20s and they are Asian.

boysarelikehogs · 26/12/2012 07:45

Very. I know an Isis which is lovely. Very different meaning but similiar sound?

FellatioNelson · 26/12/2012 07:47

I know an Isis as well. she would be about 11 now. It's beautiful.

FellatioNelson · 26/12/2012 07:48

I always wanted Elsa for a girl but I only had boys. Elsa is gorgeous - very elegant and timeless, and not at all over-used.

ICompletelyKnowAboutGuineaPigs · 26/12/2012 08:43

Oh no, disappointed to hear it's popular...Isla is currently top of my list! I've only met one Isla and she was my age so maybe it varies by area? Names don't have to be massively unusual for me, but I do like them not to be very popular.

What other names do you have OP?

Onezerozero · 26/12/2012 08:46

It's very popular here. But it is nice!

comeonbishbosh · 26/12/2012 10:04

Like it. Never met one round here (big northern city) so these things can be quite localised. Hardly top ten, so if you like it go for it!

GW297 · 26/12/2012 14:25

Popular but so lovely!

jinglebellyalltheway · 26/12/2012 14:28

very, seems to be one in every group we go to

JingleBel · 26/12/2012 14:30

Popular here (s London)

KenDoddsDadsDog · 26/12/2012 14:31

Very popular - here in NE England and we met two on holiday put of about ten kids. It's a really nice name that's why!

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SpringFlowers · 26/12/2012 15:29

Thank you for your comments. I also like Ottilie (Otti) for short and Orla.

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TidyDancer · 26/12/2012 15:36

It's become one of those names like Paris, Charlie, Evie (etc) were in their time. Very popular spike then they seem to fade a bit. So I suppose it depends on whether you want to use it soon? Ie are you currently pregnant? In a few years time, it might not be so popular.

Where did you hear Ottilie? I've never heard of that before! It's quite sweet.

Feckthehalls · 26/12/2012 15:39

very, in Scotland . Not sure about elsewhere

KenDoddsDadsDog · 26/12/2012 15:49

I have an Orla, good choice. Otti is lovely too.

SnowProbs · 26/12/2012 17:18

Very popular in London in the last 2 or 3 years. I know three under 3 yrs. it is very pretty, though.

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SpringFlowers · 26/12/2012 18:08

I think we're settled on a short list of either Isla, Ottilie or Orla - baby due in January. Any middle name ideas?

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Alisvolatpropiis · 26/12/2012 18:24

Isla is apparently very popular now but I've only met one and that was years ago. My orthodontist was called Isla.

PorkusEnormous · 26/12/2012 21:02

I'm in a small town on Southwest coast, very very popular. Several in my DD's ballet class and more in her nursery.

looneytune · 26/12/2012 23:11

I know one Isla, lovely name (she's about 5/6). A good friend of mine has a Myla, a name I'd never heard before and I like equally.