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Which L name do you prefer?

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Spottypolkadotty · 02/04/2019 18:24

Lily?
Lena?
Lara?
Luna?

Which do you like more?

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MrsEricBana · 02/04/2019 21:07

Lily but wouldn't use it now as too popular so Lara. Also like Livia, Lydia & Lyra.

miamiibiza · 02/04/2019 21:12

Lily for me

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missmouse101 · 02/04/2019 21:41

Lyra sounds like liar or Lycra. Not nice. I like Lara and Lois. Oh and Lowri!

WhereIsMyTVRemote · 02/04/2019 21:42

Lara

Yeah celebrities with Luna mean it will speak and date. Plus,Harry Potter.

WhereIsMyTVRemote · 02/04/2019 21:42

Peak!

Disfordarkchocolate · 02/04/2019 21:42

Lara for me, too many Lunas.

WhereIsMyTVRemote · 02/04/2019 21:43

I know two Lyra in reference to a pp. Do think it is very pretty though.

Littlepond · 02/04/2019 21:45

I know too many Lunas. I like Lara a lot - I also love the name Lily and I know that is popular too just doesn’t feel so “now” like Luna does.

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Spottypolkadotty · 02/04/2019 21:51

jonsnowscodpiece that’s really interesting. What made you pick the name...if it takes time getting used to? Also how have people’s reactions been to the name?

I feel that Lara is dated? Though it seems to be the favourite ...

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Jonsnowscodpiece · 02/04/2019 22:13

Spotty it was kinda the only one both me and DP agreed on. It is a lovely name though and I'm glad we chose it. I think she will grow into it.

Ribbonsonabox · 02/04/2019 22:15

Luna I think it's beautiful.

I really like Lana have you considered that one?

Ribbonsonabox · 02/04/2019 22:16

Oh and Lyra is gorgeous

Moongirl10 · 02/04/2019 22:16

Lara

Gisel · 02/04/2019 22:19

Luna means Moon and I can only think of a child's programme where there was a speaking moon.

Lara from your options.

Foottunnel · 02/04/2019 22:21

Lily

MrsXx4 · 02/04/2019 22:26

What about Lylie pronounced like kylie but with an L.

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Spottypolkadotty · 02/04/2019 22:27

I think I like them all...very difficult to pick!

Seems that Luna/Lara is winning.

I find Luna so ethereal and unique, I can’t help liking this one the most. But I agree that it possibly could date. But what if it’s here to stay?

Ava and Isla sprang from no where and I feel these names are here to stay also.

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MigThePig · 02/04/2019 22:27

I know a Lillie which is pretty awful. Lily is a pretty name, why the need for daft spelling?

MumUnderTheMoon · 02/04/2019 22:29

I love Luna
I also like Lorena, Lissa, Laurel, Loveday and Lucy.

Ellieboolou27 · 02/04/2019 22:30

Lara best
Luna least - I’m a dog groomer and I’ve met lots of Luna’s - plus it’s too close to lunatic for me

Damnthatonestaken1 · 02/04/2019 22:31

Lara then Lily

LittleDoritt · 02/04/2019 22:32

Luna, Lara, Lena, Lily in that order. I know so many Lily's it's ridiculous.

Awrite · 02/04/2019 22:32

Lily is the nicest sounding name. But, it has been popular for over a decade.

I do like Lara. Prefer Lana though.

I see you also like Ava and Isla. Again - lovely but popular.

Bumblebeesmum · 02/04/2019 22:47

Lena
I love the name Lyra too

palomapear · 02/04/2019 22:48

Lara.