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Shay or Shiloh?

36 replies

Samzzz · 10/08/2024 22:02

Which name for our baby girl?🌸

We ideally want an ā€˜L’ middle name but not 100% set on it. Also not sure on Shay or Shae spelling. Ideas so far:
Shay Louise
Shiloh Lucy
or
Shay Elizabeth
Shiloh Alice

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Moreteaandchocolate · 11/08/2024 08:35

Shiloh from your two ideas.

Shayla as suggested above is nicer, and you can have the nn Shay, with a more feminine option if wanted later in life?

shoopshoopdedoo · 11/08/2024 08:38

I only know Shay as a boy name.

So I prefer Shiloh, but it makes me think of Brad and Angelina as I’ve never heard of another.

MoralOrLegal · 11/08/2024 08:41

My only reference for Shiloh is as one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War.

WiganPie · 11/08/2024 10:21

Neither, but of the two, Shiloh.
Shay is OK short for Seamus or something.
Shae looks a bit naff.

Your middle names are far better than your first names.

PreggersWithBaby2 · 11/08/2024 10:35

Shay

Whoever suggested Shayla - I absolutely love that!!!

Firsttimebabymummy · 11/08/2024 11:08

Shiloh Alice is lovely.
Don't think shiloh works with L middle name..

Not keen on Shay, I've met 2 and both were boys.

Melonjuice · 11/08/2024 11:10

I’ve always known these to be boys names, but I prefer Shay

BetteLaSwet · 11/08/2024 11:26

I knew a girl called Shae some years ago and she was the brat from hell, so that puts me off.

I know a male Irish Shay, in his 50s.

Shiloh is just too Angelina for me OP.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 14/08/2024 22:45

Shayla Marie
Shayla Esmae
Shayla Roxanne
Shayla Ann
Shayla Wren

Strangerthanfictions · 14/08/2024 22:52

I came on to suggest Shayla or shaylah and agree with Shiloh feeling too celeb and shay being more male.

Some other ideas

Sile (pronounced sheelah)
Siobhan (shi von)
Sinead ( shin aid)

ladycarlotta · 15/08/2024 17:25

I really like Shiloh. Shiloh Charis/Carys? Shiloh Alice is okay.

Surprised by all the love for Shayla which sounds kind of washed-up Nashville star to me.

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