Opinions on the girls name I've chosen Isla Rae

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Opinions please :)

Just call her Isla Skye and be done with it.

And PMSL at the sudden fear or being chavvy!

Rose and May spelt as they are and not all souped up with a double barrel creation are indeed beautiful names in their own right.

Rose and May spelt as they are and not all souped up with a double barrel creation are indeed beautiful names in their own right.

Rae as a middle name is fine - I initially thought you would have it as a hyphenated first name. I love Isla and think to stick Mae, Rae, Jane or any other add-on would just spoil it.

Quick response: love it

And no, I don't agree that people will just think of the IRA.

Susan, you didn't but the Op did re May which is bloody rude IMO. It's such a horrid word and not necessary. It was not aimed at you. I didn't see the original comment re Rose.

I am not worried personally, just think that it was a very rude and unnecessary comment by the Op.

Reading the thread I thought OP had called one of you a 'c word'! Fwiw I love the name May. I also love Rose and don't consider either of these the alternative c word.

I wasn't specifically responding to anyone commenting on Rose on this thread. TBH I hadn't seen it. It was just a light hearted comment about the slating 'filler' middle names get. I have been told in all seriousness that having one damages your life chances.

Life chances? seriously.

Yes, I think the OP's comment was rude and a bit strange given her 'small minded' remark earlier.

I was just trying to clarify to cover myself in case my comment offended anyone, too. I'm glad if it didn't.

Not me

I have loved the name Rose forever. Couldn't give a stuff if others think it is naff and boring.

Amongst my three kids I've seen some cracking comments on their names. Especially Rose and one of the first names (it is ugly and clunky and had bad associations you see).

I just see it as a sign of my clearly vastly superior taste

FWIW, I like May but less keen on Mae. I hate hyphens unless v traditional like Anne-Marie. So there is some hope for me.

....not that you said it was naff and boring. Others have.

OP if you do really like Isla Rae but want to avoid the IRA issue, how about Ayla Rae? Sounds the same but with the different spelling your brain doesn't make the same jump. To me, anyway.

My dh has both Rays and Raes in his family. Rae is a female form (at least according to Behind the Name) as are Ramona and Raylene for Raymond. I like Ramona :)

For the OP I don't think it's just Isla Ray that's not good, I think Isla Hall isn't ideal either. Isla's a bit tricky, too word sounding I think.

Poppy is also surely very popular though? Or perhaps it's passed it's peak?

Elsie is pretty, and nice to acknowledge both sides of the family I think. Elsie Ray Hall could work, or Elisabeth of course - if you like Olivia because it's 'proper' then I'd not choose a cutsie sort of name for your second dd.

Ivy Rae is absolutely beautiful.

I cant have Ivy for family reasons, and I can't have Rae because, I know of 6 girls born this year and have used Rae as the middle name (including 2 cousins!!) so you are welcome :)

What about Laiha? (Pronounced Ley- ah)

What about Eilidh if you like a Scottish first name? Eilidh Rae sounds nice (and FWIW, my DFs family came from the Shetlands where Rae was a family name given to a boy in every branch of the family)

In case it's unfamiliar, Eilidh is pronounced Ay-Lay.

I love Isla but am not keen on Rae. I prefer Ray.

I also think Lilah is pretty.

I like strong christian names with short surnames.

OP - if you love the name then you should just choose it and not worry about anyone else. Even if she ends up in a class with another Isla it doesn't really matter. Just choose the names you and your DH like the most.

I see the OP has disappeared.

Probably off to Netmums, where she'd probably fit in more.

I haven't disappeared just find a lot of ladies in this site rude and disrespectful when it comes to opinions yes voice your opinion but don't be horrible with it at the same time I see it on nearly every post on this site I wouldn't be surprised if people went a cried over some of the comments people make! I thought this site was for parenting and advice i work and have a daughter to look after also which is why j haven't replied but thank you to all the nice ladies who have commented back :)

And nadiawadia net mums is actually a nice forum with nice posters

My grandads name is poppy ray

To offset the Rae pick a pretty name to go with it .

Isla is very popular but that's not surprising as it is a lovely name. I'd go with your original suggestion as people rarely use the whole name.

Ramona Skye Hall sounds really cool

Ellen Rae
Elisa Rae