Turkish names - how do these sound to an English ear?

[smyrnamum]

DH is Turkish and we are struggling to come up with names for DD2. DD1 was easy as it was a family name that is easily pronounced in English and has an even easier nickname. This time around not so simple!

Our shortlist so far:

Selin (sounds like "Celine")
Elif (eh-leaf)
Defne (def-neh - Turkish version of Daphne)
Aylin (sounds like "Eileen")

Thoughts?

[thegreylady]

My dgd is Turkish. Her name is Serra which we love. Elif is pretty and Selin and I like Alara. My ddil is Hatice pronounced Hattiejay and her mum is Senay pronounced Sheneye.

[Acidophilus]

I know a gorgeous little Turkish girl called Ayse which works well in English and a like Meltem which is sweet. Also an Idil which I like too.

Elif is my favourite of your list. It reminds me of Elfie.

[Greekisland]

I have two boys with Turkish names. Turkish husband and lived there for many years. So many lovely Turkish girls names that I never got to use, my favourites being Emel and Sevda. Also like Lara and Sevil. Do like Selin though.

[Mrsknackered]

Love Elif, Defne and Selin.

Esra is my absolute favourite Turkish girls name. (Even with the unfortunate word it spells backwards)

[LilyPondFrog]

Selin is my favourite from your list

[dementedma]

I know a little Emel. Her brother is Emre

[Missingstreetlife]

Just choose one you love and don't worry about lazy people who can't spell.

[Superspooky]

Elif is gorgeous! And even if she ends up having to spell it regularly it's only the 4 letters so not too arduous

[TeshiB]

I like Elif the best.

[icantgetnosleep5]

LOVE Elif

[PumpkinSquash]

I really like Selin.

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

I like Elif or Serin best.

I know a Nisa which I like (although I think it's short for something?).

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

Or Selin even...

[ShovingLeopard]

I like Selin best, though they are all lovely. The Turkish name I really love is Deniz, which I think means something to do with the sea. I love how the Turkish names all mean something.

[ThisNameNow]

I think all the names are lovely. Elif and Defne are my favourites with Defne taking the top spot.

I don't think they will be mistaken for 'younique' spelling names. If your D.C. are have a Turkish surname it would be even less likely.

[GinIsIn]

I like Selima, but I LOVE Maral, from Cote's list