Baby girl name - which one?

[BlueMoonxxx]

Hi girls! I am considering the following names:

• Lila (pronounced like Leela, not like Layla!)

• Lilla
• Clarissa

What do you think?

I like Lila but would have assumed it would be pronounced as (Lyla) so don’t choose it if it’ll annoy you when people say it wrong.

Clarissa is my fave

For some reason I like both Larissa and Clara, but Clarissa looks/sounds a bit frilly to me!

Lila/Lilla will get pronounced as "Lie-lah/ Lil- lah" imo, not "Lee- lah".

Lila will be Lie-la
Lilla - Lil-lah.

There are so many Lilys, Lilas, Lolas, Laylas,Lunas , Lyras etc that they seem samey.

Clarissa is the clear winner.

@TheMotherlode

I like Lila but would have assumed it would be pronounced as (Lyla) so don’t choose it if it’ll annoy you when people say it wrong.

I agree with this

Lila and Lilla are going to be a lifelong pain in the arse for your child with pronunciation. I know a few people with names like this and they have always absolutely hated it.

Clarissa reminds me of a 90s tv show but that reference won’t matter for anyone younger than about 40 and actually it’s quite a nice name on reflection.

I like all but pronunciation could be an issue as I would have presumed lie-la. It is lovely although I love Lara (and Leah) and everyone would know how to pronounce.

I would actually go with Leela if that’s how you want it pronounced. . No chance of mispronunciation then .

No one will pronounce Lila as Leela. I think if you really want that pronunciation you will have to spell it phonetically.
Clarissa is quite dated to my ears, but better than another Lily Lila Lola Layla.

Clarissa
As I wouldn’t know how to say the other 2 ( and if I were the parents I wouldn’t want to be correcting the spelling and pronunciation constantly )
Just go with
Leila
Not Lilla

Clarissa

Clara is even nicer

Lila (although I would say Lie-la like everyone else).
I really dislike Clarissa for no real reason.

Clarissa

@ILoveShula

Lila will be Lie-la Lilla - Lil-lah.

There are so many Lilys, Lilas, Lolas, Laylas,Lunas , Lyras etc that they seem samey.

Clarissa is the clear winner.

This

I like Lilla.

Clarissa

Lila/Lila is a pronunciation irritation and blends with all the Lola/Lara/Lena/Lyra/Leah/Lily names...

I prefer Cassia to either though

I really like Clarissa nn Clarrie. Not keen on the L names. There are so many about.

• Lila (pronounced like Leela, not like Layla!)- I read this as Lye-la. Don’t like it however it’s pronounced!
• Lilla- really dislike
• Clarissa- it’s ok but I don’t like it

I agree with all that Lila pronunciation will be a pain. And I know a bit different, but Clarissa makes me think of silence of the lambs, sorry! Although like nn suggested Clarrie.

I don't like any of them, but I also read Lila as Lie-la (as in 'lie down') so I wouldn't use that if that isn't how you want it said.

If you like Lila (Leela) how about Sheila?

Lilla will be confused with Lily, maybe Willa might be an alternatve.

Larissa - an L name, but like Clarissa 😍

@ILoveShula

If you like Lila (Leela) how about Sheila?

Lilla will be confused with Lily, maybe Willa might be an alternatve.

Sheila 😂😂

I’d rather Sheila than Willa.

Luisa is nice.