Thoughts on Delilah for a sister to Matilda?

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I’m pregnant with my second girl, I already have a Matilda and love the name Delilah for this baby, but the more I research it the more I’m put off it 🙈 I wasn’t aware of the biblical reference until now even though I was brought up in a Christian household. What does everyone else think of this name?

How about Delia? Delilah is not only biblical but a Tom Jones song about the treacherous temptress.

I can understand wanting to name your child Matilda, which is a lovely name. But why, why, why, Delilah?

I think Delilah is a lovely name

Hey there, Delilah!

I like it but I think “Matilda and Delilah” is quite a mouthful

Maybe Delia, Dahlia, Lyla or Layla?

I think a shorter name would work better. Daisy?

These are the names of Helen Flanagan’s daughters so you’re not alone in liking them both. I love Matilda - Delilah less so.

Not my favourite. What about Eliza (could be short for Elizabeth)? Has a similar sort of sound. I also like Matilda and Imogen/ Charlotte/ Alexandra/ Seraphina/ Persephone/ Theodora

I came to say this, and I don't know why I know it 🤣🤣

I like it but not with Matilda.

How about Eliza or Jemima?

Our baby is Jemima and at one point Matilda was on our list. Jemima means dove

Tilly and Lily?

I really like Delilah. And I don’t think any kids are going to question any religious reference, it’s popular enough anyway.

I love Matilda and Delilah as a sibset I think they fit beautifully.

Many congratulations!

But why, why, why, Delilah?

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Delilah's very pretty but it is rising in popularity, maybe not to Matilda levels but I know lots of Delilahs and Lilas.

I’ve known two Delilahs - one known as Dilly and the other Lilah. I think it’s a very pretty name.

Why why why. Makes me think of the junkie in This Life.
I wasn’t aware of the biblical reference until now even though I was brought up in a Christian household

How about Jessica, Jemima or Tabitha?

It’s a beautiful name.

The biblical connotations would put me off too. I always think of the line in Friends, when Ross announces to everyone that their newborn daughter is called Isabella and a hormonal Rachel tears up and says "no that's not her name". When asked by the others what other names they were considering, Ross says 'Delilah' and Rachel wails "oh great, suddenly she sounds like a biblical wh*re ". Yeah, it's not a great reference.

Lyla is lovely as a stand alone name and sounds nice with Matilda. I love the suggestion of Eliza too. Another great match with Matilda.

It isn't (why why why and Biblical ref.) and there are lots of Lila/Lyla/Lyra/Isla names that sound very close to it.

Love it.
Also Gloria.

I like it, I know a Delilah and she’s cute

I don’t like Delilah, sorry.
I don’t like Delia either but I do like Celia. Or Cecelia? Or Cecily?
Jemima was a good suggestion someone made, it has a similar vibe to Delilah but is a more pleasant sound. Same goes for Tabitha.
Matilda and Tabitha sound perfect together imo.