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Sister for Isla?

57 replies

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:50

We’re expecting a baby girl and finding it so hard to feel inspired by names. We had a few ideas for boys that we loved! But we’re having a girl lol

I’m not looking for anything too unusual but ideally not overused either. I know I already have an Isla which is popular (however the name is just so beautiful and I have only met 1 other in 3 years!) so some similar styles to that please :)

Names from our shortlist so far to give you an idea of what we like… (I know no name will please everyone)

  • Imogen - I love this and would probably be my number one choice but OH hates it
  • Amelia - far too overused?
  • Mia - I know this is still very popular but not quite as high on the lists as Amelia and it’s one we agree on so probably the front runner so far
  • Freya - OH loves this, I like it but probably wouldn’t be my first choice
  • Edie - both agree on this and I like that it’s less common but not sure it’s ‘pretty’ sounding enough
  • Lula - our wildcare choice. Again like that it’s not as common, this was actually on our shortlist for our eldest but OH said the other day it sounds like a cartoon character and now I can’t get that out of my head lol

Also like Lily but this got used by someone else in the family so it’s a no go for us

New ideas much appreciated feel like I’m going over the same list

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Readytohealnow · 22/05/2025 21:51

The only one I like is Freya. The others are far too twee.

Gagamama2 · 22/05/2025 21:52

Love Edie and it sounds nice with Isla.

How about Maia?

TheBirdintheCave · 22/05/2025 21:52

I know an Isla with a baby sister called Mabel. I think I’d pick Amelia from your list.

Pinkelephant66 · 22/05/2025 21:53

Lula.

In medical terms ‘amelia’ is a birth defect. I just can’t think of anything else since I found this out. I’m not sure why it’s so popular!

Whiteflowerscreed · 22/05/2025 21:54

Imogen - was on my list but husband hates it. So like me, you’re gonna have to forget about that one.

Lula - I like. Luna too

amelia or Amelie - both pretty

Mia - I don love

Freya - I thought of this before even opening your thread! Goes well!!

How about aurora, aurelia, Beatrice, Bonnie, Ottillie, Phoebe

ChocoChocoLatte · 22/05/2025 21:55

Nola
Miriam
Nell
Camille
Nina
Helena / Lena
Jean
Mary

mygrandchildrenrock · 22/05/2025 21:55

Isla and Freya are beautiful names.

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:56

Also I should have added are Isla and Lula too similar sounding for siblings with the double syllable ‘la’ ending?

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Pinkl · 22/05/2025 22:06

How about Amalia or Amelie as alternatives for Amelia
Edie could be a nn for Eden

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 22/05/2025 22:12

Isla and
Nina.
Zoe
Ruby
Thea.
Amy
Sophie
Bella
Cleo
Faye
Melody
Esme.

bostonbabe5 · 22/05/2025 22:20

Edie is lovely.
I like Orla

BollickyBill · 22/05/2025 22:31

I know an Isla and her sister is Cora. I love this name.
I also think Esme, Nina & Edie are lovely with Isla.

User6761 · 22/05/2025 22:35

Isla & Norah
Isla &: Connie
Isla & Merryn
Isla & Erin

I know a couple of Isla & Eilidh siblings sets (in Scotland).

Glitterheart · 22/05/2025 22:35

I have an Isla - her little sister is Clara x

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 22/05/2025 22:38

Freya
Margot
Cora
Grace

Mumofgirls2017 · 22/05/2025 23:03

Freya Edie and Lula are great with isla

other ideas

skye
luna
rosa
eden
cora
lena
wren
olive
willow
joni
cleo
juno
zara
quinn
maeve

Jk987 · 22/05/2025 23:06

Freya

User6761 · 22/05/2025 23:57

Unlike some PPs I'd say definitely not Skye with Isla.

Lockdownsceptic · 23/05/2025 00:03

How about Evie? I think I like that better than Edie.

waltzingparrot · 23/05/2025 00:10

Sylvie
Estelle
Celeste
Leona
Kiera
Juliet

EmiliaRuusuvuori · 23/05/2025 01:04

I also immediately though of Freya.

SnowFrogJelly · 23/05/2025 01:08

Rosa
Seren
Elodie
Merryn

dddilemma · 23/05/2025 01:25

Effie or Bonnie 🥰

Glamgenzmami · 23/05/2025 01:46

Amyjade2022 · 22/05/2025 21:56

Also I should have added are Isla and Lula too similar sounding for siblings with the double syllable ‘la’ ending?

Not at all. Lula is a gorgeous name.

Bournetilly · 23/05/2025 02:04

Poppy

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