Alba?

[JoleneBlue]

Following on from my previous thread, I really like the name Alba for a girl - interested in opinions? Thanks.

No, sorry, I used to have an Alba stereo... it's not a name for a human being.

Are you a Scottish Nationalist?

It is though. It's a fairly run of the mill Spanish name.

My half Spanish goddaughter is called Alba, I love it.

I also think of Scottish nationalism. Alba gu bràth etc.

I have a 3 year old Alba. She is the light of my life. I read it in the Timetravellers Wife and loved it.

Are you pronouncing it Al-ba as its written or Al-a-pa as its pronounced in gaelic?

I prefer the sound of Al-a-pa but the poor kid will spend their life explaining how to pronounce it.

DH tried to call one of our kids Alpin after a pictish king but it made me think of Museli so I nixed it.

I think it’s lovely.

I’m in Scotland - the political party is not remotely mainstream and the Gaelic word is pronounced differently (most people - myself included- don’t know how to pronounce it in Gaelic) so I really wouldn’t worry about that.

cheap electronics brand

Thank you - you see this is my view. The Gaelic pronunciation is different, so not really bothered by it.

Cheap electronics brand - yep, but I'm pretty sure they're not around anymore, so can't see it being an issue with classmates.

It's really quite an ugly name.

I like it. It means "dawn" in Spanish (and maybe Italian too?). Perhaps it's an age thing, but I had entirely forgotten about the electronics brand and I doubt kids will make the connection. I know it means Scotland in Scottish Gaelic, but I can't see that being mentioned much unless you live in Scotland.

I don’t have strong feelings either way although I’ve got to agree with PP’s that it immediately conjured up an image of the stereo I had as a child. I’d guess many people age early 30’s + would make that association so consider whether that would bother you.

I like it. I know a little blonde haired Alba which is cute as Alba means white.

Alba Gu Brath! Scotland Forever

Only said by really annoying nationalist Scots (my family).

Also cheap af electronics brand, think my teenage alba stereo was from Argos?

Alma- I absolutely love

I think it’s a nice name.
I also think that it will blend in with all the ‘Albies’ that seem to have popped up over the past few years - I have 2 in infant school and there’s 6 speared out between their classes, plus an extra one at swimming!

This book reference is what I came to say!

I love the name. It was on my list for DC1 having loved it in the book and is back on the list for DC2 😍

I love Alba!

It's the name of a character in 'the time traveler's wife', the daughter.

The TV series only covered the first half of the book so this may become popular.

A beautiful, timeless name. It's easy to pronounce and travels well.

Alma is lovely too. I believe it means soul in Spanish.

Fun fact: Gary Linekers’ niece has called her son Alba. Lots on here saying they know girls with the name but there’s a boy too! X