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Esme or Isla

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mandbaby · 08/10/2014 22:31

We can't decide between the two. Esme (pronounced dismay) or Isla.

Which do you prefer?

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DramaAlpaca · 08/10/2014 22:32

Isla

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mandbaby · 08/10/2014 22:32

Stupid autocorrect!!! Ezzmay not dismay.

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Liara · 08/10/2014 22:32

I prefer Esme because Isla means island in spanish, and that's not such a lovely association imo.

Clairej81 · 08/10/2014 22:36

They are both gorgeous names and it's a really tough decision but I would have to go for Isla.

Bowlersarm · 08/10/2014 22:37

Isla

Sophronia · 08/10/2014 23:40

Isla

Marcipex · 09/10/2014 09:17

Isla.

tuffgingernut · 09/10/2014 09:42

Esme

shakemysilliesout · 09/10/2014 11:53

I actualy prefer Isla but popularity would bother me. Therefore esme.

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mandbaby · 09/10/2014 12:19

Shakemysilliesout that is exactly what I think too. Isla looks so pretty written down and goes beautifully with the middle name we've chosen and our surname, but I don't want her to be one of 3 or 4 in her class or have people thinking "I'm sick of hearing that name".

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dietcokeisgreat · 09/10/2014 12:52

Well, DS had six Isla's in his nursery class, he moved to preschool and now there are seven (diff kids).

DS has a popular classic name, but round here the Isla/Islay/Eila thing is getting a bit out of control!

Esme is cute, but also would work when older.

squoosh · 09/10/2014 13:03

Esme.

It's a nicer name plus Islas are everywhere.

bouncingbelle · 09/10/2014 13:16

Esme

elotrolado · 09/10/2014 13:18

Esme for me ... but Isla is nice. Esme just edges it.

Guin1 · 09/10/2014 16:14

Esme is my favourite.

Aherdofmims · 12/10/2014 10:17

I prefer Esme too, although apparently that is also v popular.

bindiboo · 12/10/2014 14:31

Esme! Isla is way too popular now

MrsDarylDixon · 12/10/2014 14:44

Definitely Esme.

MrsDarylDixon · 12/10/2014 14:45

Or how about Esther?

pilates · 12/10/2014 16:20

Def Esme, not keen on Isla.

DearGirl · 12/10/2014 16:22

Currently lots of Islas

patienceisvirtuous · 12/10/2014 16:23

Both too popular. How about Estelle?

Alisvolatpropiis · 12/10/2014 16:53

Esme

MiddletonPink · 12/10/2014 19:51

Esme.

Not bothered about Isla.

TsukuruTazaki · 12/10/2014 20:26

Isla

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