Help end medical misogyny. Sign our petition.

Help end medical misogyny.
Sign our petition.

Sign the petition

Please or to access all these features

Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Delilah?

91 replies

Othelloo · 16/03/2019 08:08

I love the way this name sounds, and nickname of lilah.

What’s your thoughts?

I’m not religious at all so don’t really care about biblical connotations.

I love Delilah but my husband is keen on Cara.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Rachelhaydenberk1 · 22/03/2019 13:08

I prefer Lilah! Delilah does sound very fictional character. I think of the Plain White T's song. Which isnt bad - that song is very sweet! It's not a bad name but I think it's a bit of a mouthful compared to Lilah (or Lila which us the spelling I prefer).

I also really, really love Dahlia. It was on my list and probably my next girl if I have another. It's similar and I love it a thousand times more!!

But obviously my opinions here. If you love Delilah you should go for it. Its lovely and the songs arent bad.

neighbourhoodwitch · 22/03/2019 13:10

Like it but don't love, sorry. Love tallulah and love cara!

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:12

The little Delilah I have met is gorgeous, so for that reason I like it. It took some getting used to. The only Delilah I was used to hearing was the Tom Jones song. However it's probably a song that will not be known to your daughters generation.

My daughter has a friend called Alice, and I don't think any of her peers know the who the f*ck is Alice song.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:15

I wanted Clarissa with nn Carrie, but DH would not agree.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:16

P. S. I live in Wales so do hear the Tom Jones song rather a lot. Rather than rugby I always associate it with my youth spent in the Royal Welsh members tent.

HairyToity · 22/03/2019 13:18

Nickname Clarrie even for Clarissa, just in case anyone wants to steal it. Autocorrect on phone changed it.

Mmmhmmokdear · 22/03/2019 13:25

I loved Delilah, but in my head, it's inextricably linked with the Tom Jones song and while I like the song as much as the next person, I couldn't spend my life constantly having it going round and round in my head!

BelindasRedPlasticHandcuffs · 22/03/2019 13:25

'What's it like in New York City?' was my first thought now I'm off to listen to the plain white Ts

Carina/Cara is lovely though.

AnnettePrice · 22/03/2019 13:45

Love the name Delila.
The song that 1st comes to my mind is Florence and the machine

m.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ50rvySDCk&feature=youtu.be

FriarTuck · 22/03/2019 13:51

Another vote for Cara.

Whoops75 · 22/03/2019 13:53

I love the name Cara.

showmethegin · 22/03/2019 16:28

I LOVE Delilah. I wouldn't worry about it, I get my name sang at me all the time and it just makes me laugh. Think chubby browns version!

Rachelhaydenberk1 · 23/03/2019 00:27

Delilah and Carina are both lovely ;)

aliceandkids77 · 23/03/2019 12:08

I think Delilah is gorgeous, has much more too it than Cara imo x

HairyToity · 25/03/2019 21:18

The Carina I know has her name shortened to Nina.

Lauren247 · 29/03/2019 12:58

My baby girl is due in June and is going to be called Delilah! I think it’s a beautiful name - I couldn’t care less about the bible reference and I don’t think anyone under the age of 50 would even know! the same with Tom Jones - Plain white tees is a lovely song so I am not worried at all! Xx

New posts on this thread. Refresh page