mama2cntrykids Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) I'm pregnant and we found out last week that we're expecting a girl. My one and only daughter is named Lyla. Can you help me think of a girl's name that goes well with Lyla? I'm most drawn to girl's names that are pretty, unpopular, feminine and timeless. Could you *please* help me out here? The names on our short list are (not all of them meet my exact criteria, but...): Adelie Cassie Callie Ellory Ellis Elise and possibly Eleanor (if we chose this, I'd want a nickname) I am *totally* open to suggestion as well, especially if they're pretty, unpopular, feminine, timeless and go well with Lyla. Thanks:001_smile:! Edited January 2, 2011 by mama2cntrykids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I'm pregnant and we found out last week that we're expecting a girl. My one and only daughter is named Lyla. Can you help me think of a girl's name that goes well with Lyla? I'm most drawn to girl's names that are pretty, feminine and timeless. Could you *please* help me out here? The names on our short list are (not all of them meet my exact criteria, but...): Adelie Cassie Callie Ellory Ellis and possibly Eleanor (if we chose this, I'd want a nickname) I am *totally* open to suggestion as well, especially if they're pretty, feminine, timeless and go well with Lyla. Thanks:001_smile:! Emily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Of the names you listed, I like Eleanor best. Possible nicknames include Ellie, Ella, and Nora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I vote for Eleanor (Ellie, Ella) ... so pretty! Congratulations on your new little girl :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Emily. I like Emily, but it's too popular for me;). I should have added not popular lol. I will go add that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I love the name Ellis...... and I love the names everyone else mentioned....... and I love the names on your list. Not much help, am I?:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyinva Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Eloise, with the same nicknames as Eleanor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Eleanor, Charlotte, Bryn, Hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Of the names you listed, I like Eleanor best. Possible nicknames include Ellie, Ella, and Nora. I vote for Eleanor (Ellie, Ella) ... so pretty! Congratulations on your new little girl :001_wub: Thank you! It's funny because my dh suggested Eleanor and right away I said, "NO WAY!" To me, it sounded way too upperclass lol. But, you know, it's kind of growing on me :tongue_smilie:. I'm open to suggestions too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Evelyn, with or without the nn "Evie" Lydia I love Eleanor, esp. with nn. "Ellie". And congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Faith Hope Savannah Seema :-) I vote for Ella as a name rather than just a nickname. Seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I love Elise. I also like Evelyn. :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 We have three girls. Their names are: Anna Kathryn Emma Caroline Cora Elizabeth If we had had a 4th girl, her name would have been Lila (pronounced the same as your spelling, I assume) Margaret. So I think Anna, Emma, and Cora go well with Lyla. I also really like Eleanor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 The wife of the chidren's pastor at our church is Ellen, and she goes by Ellie. I think it's a lovely name, and I don't know if many girls nowadays are called Ellen. Elise is in the same genre, also very pretty imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Wow, I would have not thought Eleanor would be so well liked ;). Yes, Nakia, our Lyla is pronounced just as you would have. I spelled it like I did because my wonderful grandma was Lyla. I think it's so hard coming up with a girl's name because, to me, nothing compares to the name Lyla because my grandma was/is SO special to my heart! I do really like Ellory too. My mom made a face right away and said, "It sounds like a boys name!!". Which, I don't think so at.all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Lila and Elise were on my list for my girl. I also like: Nina Claire Chloe Zoe Piper Page Phoebe Eden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caryn Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I had a friend whose daughter name is Kayla. Caryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Lydia This is what I was thinking! Of course, though, I'm partial to the "y" in the name :D As my dd's are Skyeler and Alyxandra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I also love Eleanor. Hmm... maybe Emory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I second using Ella as the actual name. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I went over to Nymbler.com and typed in "Lyla" plus the names on your short list. Here are the suggestions I got: Adele Allie Amelia Angie Annie Audrey Ava Avery Carly Carrie Celine Charlotte Chloe Christie Claire Coralie Edie Ella Elsie Esme Evie Georgie Grace Helene Ivy Julia Juliette Katie Lauren Leah Lena Lily Lina Lucy Maddie Madeleine Madge Maggie Maisie Margie Melanie Molly Olivia Penny Ruby Sadie Scarlett Sophie Stella Stephanie Toni Violet Zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Lydia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Lila and Elise were on my list for my girl. I also like: Nina Claire Chloe Zoe Piper Page Phoebe Eden We have an Eden -- Eden Chai (pron. Kai - it means life in Hebrew-- so the name means Beautiful Life) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Of the names you posted, I like Elise and Eleanor the best. I like Emily too. I know an Elise and an Eleanor, but not an Emily- so I don't think of it as too popular. Since you stated you want a feminine name, I'll mention that Ellory and Ellis don't sound feminine to me. Ellory is very close to Ellery, as in Ellery Queen. I could see them being boy or girl names. Congratulations on your new little girl. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 On your list Adelie caught my eye--mostly because I was wondering if you'd pronounce it like the penguin's name. :tongue_smilie: But it made me think of Adelaide. And I just met a young girl named Adeline. Another that might fit your category is Tess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have similar taste in names. I thought of Georgia, Adelia, Gemma, Lydia,Daisy,Clara, Tessa,Genevieve, Julia,Leah, Zara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 From your list, I like Elise the best. I love Eleanor, but I do think it doesn't really "go" with Lyla w/o a nickname, and I think the obvious nickname, Ellie, makes for too many Ls w/ two few other letters. For some reason, Rose sprang immediately to mind. Nora Clare Susanna Chloe Annie Margaret/Maggie or Daisy or Maisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Grace? I think Lyla and Grace sound lovely together. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelak Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Ava? Or Camille? I tend to like 'old fashioned' names also. My daughters have the names Ella and Camille. If we had another it would be Miriam. Love the name Miriam. How about Esther? Every Esther I know is beautiful and feminine! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Grace? I think Lyla and Grace sound lovely together. Laura That's funny because Lyla's middle name is Grace lol. So, yes, I agree, they go well together! Thanks for all the suggestions. Many good ones out there. I think my top two (for now lol...it's subject to change) are Elise and Eleanor. Eleanor has really grown on me. We'd probably call her Ellie though. Any more are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I like Elise the best! Ava, Charlotte, Noelle, Jade, Claire, Corinne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Cassandra, Jean (Jeanne), Claire, ..I also like Eleanor. Elise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 What about Zara? Some of the meanings of Lyla are "dark princess" and "night" and meanings of Zara include "shining" and "princess" so there is some relationship between the two. I know someone who used the letters of her son's name to make her daughter's name. So, how about Ally? I also like Elena (which I would pronounce similar to Eleanor, just with a softer end sound). If you go with Eleanor, I like Nora as a short form. Actually, it's a nice name on it's own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in Mo Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm sorry if it's already been mentioned, but I think the name Lily is a beautiful, timeless name that goes beautifully with Lyla. I love the names you listed, but 'El' names aren't rolling off my tongue when I pair them with Lyla out loud...of course, this could just be my goofy tongue. :tongue_smilie: Lyla and Lily, Lyla and Maggie, Lyla and Charlotte, Lyla and Madeline. I love the name Lyla, btw. I don't think I've ever met a Lyla before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I like Evangeline :) You can do "Ayva" spelled... Eva... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just out of curiosity, what was your beloved grandmother's middle name? Would it go well with the name Lyla? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Congratulations on your wonderful news! My dear elderly mother's name is Lila (pronounced the same as Lyla), and my own granddaughter is named after her. Mom's middle name is Elaine, and I have always thought that sounded pretty with her first name. My little granddaughter's name is Lila Rose-Marie, and I think that is pretty too. I know you aren't asking for middle name choices, but I'm throwing these names out because they do sound pretty together. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 For some reason, Rose sprang immediately to mind. That was the first name that sprung to my mind. I also like Charlotte, Lydia and Audrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) i like iris. i know it isn't on your list, but i like the sound of lyla & iris :) ETA. oh, i love eleanor too. i think it's beautiful though & wouldn't shorten it. Edited January 3, 2011 by mytwomonkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Oh, I love Evangeline! I love the name Lila! (Or Lyla; my great-grandmother's name was Lila.) :001_wub: I wanted to name my second daughter Lila, but dh just cannot reconcile himself to that name. He *really* doesn't like it and I cannot fathom why. It's a good thing Schmooey was a boy, I guess. :D I was going to name her Lila Ruth, because my grandmother, her daughter, was named Ruth. (Instead I have Abigail Ruth.) I think Ruth goes nicely with Lila, but it could be just because it's been in my head like that for about 10 years now. I like Eleanor too. My mom has a cousin named Eleanor. We are so NOT upper class that it never seemed that way to me! :lol: I adore the name Evelyn, too. My sister and I both wanted to name daughters Evelyn. Of course, I already had Emma and wasn't interested in alliteration names, and she didn't choose Evelyn when she had the chance, but it's still one of my favorite names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 My favorites are Lydia, Elise, and Eleanor. I especially like first name Lydia, middle name Elise. Lyla Grace Lydia Elise Pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Paige? I like it when children's names in a family all have different numbers of syllables. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 What about Annelise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 I like Elise the best! Ava, Charlotte, Noelle, Jade, Claire, Corinne Noelle **was** number one on my list, until dh nixed it. He said it sounded too Christmas-y:glare:. I also like Elena (which I would pronounce similar to Eleanor, just with a softer end sound). If you go with Eleanor, I like Nora as a short form. Actually, it's a nice name on it's own. How would you pronounced Elena (like Ellen-a?). I like Evangeline :) You can do "Ayva" spelled... Eva... :) I really like Evangeline, but it's seems like a lot of sylabuls (sp?) for a little girl:tongue_smilie:. The name is a consideration... Just out of curiosity, what was your beloved grandmother's middle name? Would it go well with the name Lyla? Her middle name was Mae. Mae would be a nice first name too, but I can't think of a middle name to go with it. Congratulations on your wonderful news! My dear elderly mother's name is Lila (pronounced the same as Lyla), and my own granddaughter is named after her. Mom's middle name is Elaine, and I have always thought that sounded pretty with her first name. My little granddaughter's name is Lila Rose-Marie, and I think that is pretty too. I know you aren't asking for middle name choices, but I'm throwing these names out because they do sound pretty together. Blessings, Lucinda Elaine is a pretty name too! My favorites are Lydia, Elise, and Eleanor. I especially like first name Lydia, middle name Elise. Lyla Grace Lydia Elise Pretty. I really like Lydia, but I have a cousin who has a Lydia and we're trying to steer away from names that are already in the family. Lydia Elise is beautiful though! What about Annelise. Annelise is pretty! My dh said that he we shouldn't name her Elise because she might grow up and not like it:001_huh::001_huh:. I told him she could grow up and not like ANY name that we pick for her, no matter **what** it is:tongue_smilie:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I love the nickname Nellie for Eleanor. What about Paige? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Grace? I think Lyla and Grace sound lovely together. Laura I like Grace, too. The first name that popped into my head, though, was Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I have a Lydia, so it was my first thought. My new love is the name Amelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) I love the nickname Nellie for Eleanor. What about Paige? My dh just suggested Nellie as a nn for Eleanor:). Funny! Eleanor is definitely on the top of the list. I like Grace, too. The first name that popped into my head, though, was Rose. Lyla's middle name is Grace;). I don't mind Rose, but it's dh's sister's name. We're trying to stay away from names that are already in the family (from ppl that are still alive lol). I'm trying to talk dh back into Elise because I REALLY like it! Edited January 3, 2011 by mama2cntrykids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Kate (or Katie, as PP suggested). IMO, having two names that start with the same letters, such as Lyla and Lydia, is an open invitation for them to be forever mixed up. I'm sure others have had the experience of being called a siblings name by someone who knows the family well enough to know the names of the dc, but not well enough to have immediate differentiation. "I'm NOT Lydia." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I like Ellis or Elise. I like the sound of Lyla Rose though- I don't know why...not sure if that's a popular name anymore. It's timeless and I think pretty :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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