SoCaliDani Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Our family knows a Lila Claire, and I think the two names sound so pretty together. Her mom usually uses both together when calling her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Noelle **was** number one on my list, until dh nixed it. He said it sounded too Christmas-y:glare:. How would you pronounced Elena (like Ellen-a?). 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... 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. Elaine is a pretty name too! 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! 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:. My dd is Noelle and was born in December but I'd still like it if she weren't. :) It's normal but not common at all. Elise is beautiful! Here are some more: Faith Mae Cathleen Mae Evangeline Georgia Ruth Fiona Hattie (for some reason, I *love* this name) Wynne Wren Blythe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner 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." I was going to say the same thing. I wouldn't start them with the same letter or ending with the same sound. That's my personal preference because I always mix them up otherwise! :D Someone metioned Camille and I really like that one. Also Julianne or Juliette is nice. I have a Julia but to me Lyla and Julia are asking for confusion when you're calling one and not the other, but you may not mind it. I like Evelyn also. We have a younger cousin in the family named Evelyn and she goes by Evie. I like Madeline also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Jane? Edited January 3, 2011 by Alphabetika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 on one of the lists posted. I like the name Lily with Lyla. Lyla and Lily. Catchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 I was able to talk my dh back into putting Elise on the list!! So happy because I really like that name. 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." I agree about having the same first letter in sibling names, it's very confusing! That said, my boys both have the "er" at the end of their names and ppl get them mixed up all the time lol. I was young and didn't get it when I was naming them lol. on one of the lists posted. I like the name Lily with Lyla. Lyla and Lily. Catchy. It is very pretty together, just trying to steer away from the same first inital;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Molly? That gives you the "L" and the "Y" sounds without being too similar. But then again, I'm partial to that name! :D Our Molly is "Molly Catherine Linnea" I love "Linnea" with "Lyla" as well. It's a very small, beautiful Swedish flower and it's pronounced <lin-NAY-uh> astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieInWyoming Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Daphne Daisy Mae My friend is named Elyse. She hated it as a kid because she often got "Eliza" but as an adult she loves it. I do, too :) Whatever the name, congratulations to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oasis Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I once knew a little girl named Autumn-Mae, and when you mentioned "Mae", it's the first name that came to mind. I always thought her name was very pretty! Other names I think are beautiful (yet not common are): Cordelia (nickname Delia) Arianna Tirzah (pronounced tear-zah) Annabeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 How about Maeve (after the Mae in g-ma's name)? Maeve Elise sounds nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) It turns out that my dh really can't say one way or another on a name lol. He told me last night, "I don't know what I like". Poor guy. I feel for him but I also feel sorry for myself. That isn't helping me!! I'm thinking of just saying, "This is going to be her name." I don't want to, but he doesn't have a solid yes or no on most names. I told him that I didn't really want to be the one picking out the name because that's what I did with our first dd. I don't want him to later say, "Well, *you* picked out *both* girls' names!". He said he wouldn't say that, because it doesn't bother him. I think I know what I have to do! Just pick a name lolol. So, after that long speel, the name will either be...Eleanor Mae OR Elise Mae. Unless, of course something comes up in the next few months where I fall totally in-love with another name that we had not thought of...;) Edited January 3, 2011 by mama2cntrykids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 That's funny because Lyla's middle name is Grace lol. So, yes, I agree, they go well together! My dd is Kyla Grace. :001_smile: I almost suggested Grace. Eleanor Mae is so cute; I love that. My grandmother's middle name was Mae and later she remarried and her last name was May! Isn't that funny? I always thought it would be nice to use Mae or May as a middle name in my grandmother's honor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 A family here with a Lyla also has a Draya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 So, after that long speel, the name will either be...Eleanor Mae OR Elise Mae. Unless, of course something comes up in the next few months where I fall totally in-love with another name that we had not thought of...;) I like both, but be prepared to hear her called Ellie Mae. Although maybe everyone else is too young to remember the Beverly Hillbillies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Yeah, I thought about Ellie Mae, but kids growing up with a baby born now won't know about that and probably not too many adults will point it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire in NM Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Claire in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Claire in NM :iagree: and how exciting for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ok, here's my short list in order of preferance: Eliza and Elise are tied for top Eleanor Evangeline Evelyn Eloise Elaine Elsie Ok, I said short list...it doesn't look *too* short, does it? Many of them are very close i preference. What do you think? If you look up my other thread, I am having a hard time with deciding how to pronounce Eliza and Elise. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ok, here's my short list in order of preferance: Eliza and Elise are tied for top Eleanor Evangeline Evelyn Eloise Elaine Elsie Ok, I said short list...it doesn't look *too* short, does it? Many of them are very close i preference. What do you think? If you look up my other thread, I am having a hard time with deciding how to pronounce Eliza and Elise. Thoughts? I'd pronounce Eliza similar to how Liza Minnelli pronounces her first name. Elisie would be like Lisa without the "a" Of all of them, I personally like Eleanor the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriormom Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Anna Ava Eva Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpsings Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Karyn Mae Pennelope Quinn Francis (I love the name Frankie for a girl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 It appears we have similar taste in names. I have a daughter named Nyla Grace. My second daughter is named Cora. Had my son been a girl her name would have been Elanor. Other names I liked while pregnant: Carys Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ok, here's my short list in order of preferance: Eliza and Elise are tied for top Eleanor Evangeline Evelyn Eloise Elaine Elsie Ok, I said short list...it doesn't look *too* short, does it? Many of them are very close i preference. What do you think? If you look up my other thread, I am having a hard time with deciding how to pronounce Eliza and Elise. Thoughts? Just my opinion, but I think if you are unsure how you would pronounce Eliza or Elise, you should just go ahead and cross them off the list :) Evelyn was my grandmother's name. Beautiful! That being said, I like them all! If it were me, I'd choose Eleanor or Evelyn. ;) CONGRATULATIONS! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Jane? My dd is Lila Jane so I was going to suggest Jane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 My dd is Lila Jane so I was going to suggest Jane. Ooh! I like Jane, too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 My dd is Lila Jane so I was going to suggest Jane. I was the one who suggested Jane, and I love that you have a dd named Lila Jane! I would have liked to use Jane for dd#3 but our last name is one syllable and it was just too choppy. Thought about Janie, but no.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 My dd is Lila Jane so I was going to suggest Jane. I loved the Jane suggestion as well! I have a Lily Jane so I thought Lyla and Jane sound nice together as well. I often call her Lily Jane because I like it so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Eleanor or maybe Leonor (in spanish, everything sounds more "intriguing"...like the Kahlua commercial) :D Actually, I had a great aunt from Spain named Leonor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I like Helena the H can be silent if you pronounce it the spanish way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Lenore? I had a friend, when I was young, name Lenore :) She was pretty and nice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I love Elyse but of course, that's my dd's name! :) She is Elyse Shea. If you go with Elise/Elyse just be prepared for everyone to call her Elsie when they see her name. It doesn't bother us, but if it would bother you, I'd go with something else. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Names i loved that dh did not that seem to fit your criteria: Cora Charlotte Bronwyn I have a friend who uses Roman names for her kiddos and I think they're beautiful and classy..Livia and Aurelia. Also, I love Savannah (although I may be a little biased as that's my oldest's name :lol:). If you wanna go crazy hippy (erm, like me..) you could name her River.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in STL Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I like Eliza and Elise. I think the spelling Elyse goes better with Lyla and would be less likely to get mixed up with Elsie. I would pronounce either with a short e sound at the beginning. I also really like the names Daria and Maya, but don't know if you would consider them old-fashioned. I like Eleanor, but I don't think of it as going with Lyla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Names i loved that dh did not that seem to fit your criteria: Cora Charlotte Bronwyn I have a friend who uses Roman names for her kiddos and I think they're beautiful and classy..Livia and Aurelia. Also, I love Savannah (although I may be a little biased as that's my oldest's name :lol:). If you wanna go crazy hippy (erm, like me..) you could name her River.:001_smile: I have a Charlotte but I think Bronwyn and River are just excellent. I love this thread. I love names. I can talk names all day.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicHSmom Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I really like Elise and Eleanor as well. I have seen the name Elise quite a bit lately though. My suggestion is Pearl. I think it goes nicely with Lyla, which I love. However, Pearl doesn't go well with Mae, so I'm probably not much help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm no help: I looked at that and my brain immediately said "James". Lyla Jaymes ::shrug:: a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 How about Faye Rose or Romily / Romilia shortened to Romy day to day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 My husband's grandmother was Mary Lenora. We used "Lenore" for R-girl's middle name. It is another version of Eleanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I haven't read the other responses, but every time I read the thread title, I think of Lyla Mae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Butterfly Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Not sure if these were mentioned yet, Aria Althea Elizabetta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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