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Thoughts on Layla

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Snoopy90 · 14/07/2019 18:33

Just wondering what people think of Layla?

We're really struggling to name out new baby girl. I was set on either Saskia or Anastasia but can't convience partner. He really wants India which I like but don't love it.

We both like Layla. But I think it's quite popular atm which is putting me off a bit, I really wanted something a bit more unusual. Also, do you think it would suit an adult? Thanks!

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Sophronia · 14/07/2019 18:37

I prefer it spelled Leila, but don’t really like the name.

PocaNinja · 14/07/2019 18:39

Layla is lovely!

userabcname · 14/07/2019 18:40

Love it! Think it's really under-used actually as it's a very pretty name.

WingBingo · 14/07/2019 18:44

Leila, spelt like that. Lovely name I think.

ProperVexed · 14/07/2019 18:45

Isn't it Eric Clapton......not Billy Joel?.? Either way, nice name,

Katxie · 14/07/2019 18:46

I like it. I do like Saskia more though!

DramaAlpaca · 14/07/2019 18:53

I like it & prefer the Layla spelling.

kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 18:54

I think we have the same taste... I love Saskia, Anastasia and India.

I think LEILA (spelt this way) is absolutely gorgeous.

Youwanapizzame · 14/07/2019 19:09

I know a Layla a Leila and a Lola... Quite popular at the mo I think

FindaPenny · 14/07/2019 19:13

I do love Layla but it's very popular.... There are 3 in my daughters year at school.

strawberry2017 · 14/07/2019 19:19

I don't like it, it's always seemed a little chavy to me. But I think that's because of the people I know who have used it for their children.

Fatkins · 14/07/2019 19:22

I really like Layla, but it does seem to be quite popular / overused.

Saskia and Anastasia are less well used and imo a little classier.

littlebitstressed · 14/07/2019 19:28

I love Layla but spelt Leila. If your worried about being too common change the spelling, there’s also Laela.

georgialondon · 14/07/2019 19:29

It's definitely popular. It's in the top 20 names. I don't like it because there are too many different spellings. It would get annoying getting your name spelt incorrectly all the time.

ReganSomerset · 14/07/2019 19:30

Leila. Lay has connotations, so I wouldn't spell it Layla.

31RueCambon · 14/07/2019 19:31

I like it but prefer spelling Leila

JuniperNarni · 14/07/2019 19:38

Love it. Layla though not Leila, too easily confused with lee-la.

clpsmum · 14/07/2019 19:49

I love it, your best suggestion yet Smile

MikeUniformMike · 14/07/2019 19:53

Prefer Leila, but it will be sometimes be pronounced Leela.
Layla makes me think of the Eric Clapton song and the school bus alternative version.

DottieLottie1 · 14/07/2019 19:57

@Fallofrain said "Leyna" after billy Joel's song, so suggesting an alternative to Layla Wink

McShakey · 14/07/2019 19:59

I think Layla is a beautiful name

purplecorkheart · 14/07/2019 19:59

Sorry, I am not a fan of any of them. They remind of a documentary about a strip club in the US I watched.

Peachbubble · 14/07/2019 20:01

Not too keen. Prefer Lilah, Lyra or Lia.

teenmum18 · 14/07/2019 20:03

I love Layla. And spelt that way too.

teenmum18 · 14/07/2019 20:04

And if I was to choose a middle to go with it I'd go for Layla Noelle.