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I am about to deliver and need help choosing a girl name

75 replies

ByHazelMaker · 30/12/2025 20:12

I am thinking about
carla
layla
pearl
talia
ayla

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Perrylobster · 30/12/2025 23:14

Pearl

Hohofortherobbers · 30/12/2025 23:28

Pearl.
But can I suggest Lydia?

Anonymous2505 · 30/12/2025 23:33

From your list - Talia / Leyla
Suggestions:
Aaliyah, Renaya, Kaliya, Amaya, Alisseiya, Sienna, Aiyaana, Arabella, Ariella, Kehlani, Nyla, Leilani, Ariya, Alora.

awrbc81 · 31/12/2025 00:14

Carla - bit dated, never really liked it but it’s not awful
Layla - I like it
Pearl - love
Talia - not keen
Ayla - pretty but prefer Isla spelling

CeciliaC · 31/12/2025 00:26

lovely names! It depends if you’re planning to pronounce Ayla the correct way (same as Isla), then Ayla.

if you’re pronouncing it as A-la, then Pearl.

Congrats!!!!

Pieceofpurplesky · 31/12/2025 00:30

Pearl or Talia. Talia Pearl is lovely

Too many Layla/Lailah/Leila etc near me.

Dinosaurhearmeroar · 31/12/2025 18:00

Pearl 💯 that’s what I wanted to call my little
girl but vetoed by DH. We have both agreed on Zadie 😊 x

ColdWaterDipper · 31/12/2025 18:15

What about Clara, Claudia, Lara or Louisa if you like ‘a’ endings? I’m not a fan of any of the names you have on your list, but of them I would pick Pearl.

mathanxiety · 31/12/2025 18:17

Layla or Pearl.

If you had included Carly instead of Carla, I'd choose Carly.

wait68 · 31/12/2025 19:22

Carla because it's less common

paddleboardingmum · 31/12/2025 19:27

Talia

Mamabearandcubs · 01/01/2026 08:17

Layla and Talia are lovely

assignmentsites · 01/01/2026 08:19

I like Carla best. Hope all goes well for you.

SleafordSods · 01/01/2026 08:29

Which one is your favourite so far @ByHazelMaker?

Iocanepowder · 01/01/2026 08:33

villamariavintrapp · 30/12/2025 22:25

Are you pronouncing Talia like Taaalia, or like (geni)talia?

Neither lol

Talia with a flat A

MartinCrieffsHat · 01/01/2026 15:40

Iocanepowder · 01/01/2026 08:33

Neither lol

Talia with a flat A

I'll not unsee that one now. (meant to quote the geni-talia post)
Smile

loislovesstewie · 01/01/2026 15:59

Layla or Carla. I don't like Pearl at all.

MartinCrieffsHat · 01/01/2026 16:57

Pearl looks nice and has a nice meaning but I don't like the sound.

EzWin2 · 01/01/2026 21:36

Definitely Pearl.
Pearl Talia is gorgeous.

user1492757084 · 04/01/2026 00:08

Carla for sure.
Sounds sharp and energetic. Fresh and not too popular, Strong woman meaning.

Pearl will date the quickest on your list.

Others ..
Camilla
Polly

LorettaY · 04/01/2026 00:10

Go for Pearl!

peachskies · 07/01/2026 20:46

Love Talia and I rarely hear it

MummaR94 · 07/01/2026 21:16

Pearl or Talia absolutely love!

MummaR94 · 07/01/2026 21:16

Talia Pearl is also gorgeous

Leavesandthings · 07/01/2026 21:31

Team Carla or Talia!

Personally wouldn't choose Ayla because it sort of sounds like half a name, and there are sooo many Lia/Isla/Aya etc, in my circles anyway.

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