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Lila, Easy to pronounce? Spell?

LittleFinch View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:34 PM Post #1
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DH and I usually like names that are easy to pronounce and spell (especially considering our surname is one that people always find difficult to pronounce & spell). We both love the name Lila but are worried it would be mispronounced/misspelt. If you saw the name "Lila" written, how would you pronounce it? If you heard the name "lie-la" how would you assume it is spelt (I know it's a name that could have several variations Lila/Lyla/Lilah - which one would be your first instinct?). I know that the Lyla spelling would probably have less mispronunciations but it seems a bit cr8tiv to me with the "y". I also feel the same about the Lilah spelling (unless a nn for Delilah).. I also love Delilah (with nn Lila) but DH doesn't like it due to the biblical character (not a "good" biblical character). Also if you have any suggestions for similar names (or names that are pretty and easy to spell but not overly popular) please share! Thanks in advance.

~Peaches~ View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:50 PM Post #2
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Our DD is Lila I absolutely love the name! Most people have no trouble whatsoever with her name, a few people have called her "Leela" or ""Layla" But I'd say 99% of people know how to pronounce it properly, and even if they don't get it right the first time, you only need to correct them once and they'll get it. We have seen it spelt Lila, Lilah, Lyla and even Liylah ( ) but by far Lila was the stand out for us and seemed to be the easist way to spell it Have never regretted it for a second, if you love it then go for it!

strawberrypie7 View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:56 PM Post #3
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I love the name Lila- spelt like this and pronounced lie-lah.

4kidlets View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:58 PM Post #4
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I like the Lyla spelling - however my first thought on seeing Lila (or Lilah) would be same pronounciation as Lyla. ie all of them pronounced 'Lie-la'

ILoveChristmas View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:05 PM Post #5
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I have a good friend with a daughter called Lila. I thought 'lie-la' pronounciation straight away however many people do say it wrong. Lee-la is the most common way people incorrectly say her name.

2catsandababy View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:07 PM Post #6
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I used to read the Sweet Valley series when I was younger. Lila Fowler was always Lie-la to me!

katrina24 View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:09 PM Post #7
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I like Lila. I know a little Lila and she is lovely.

blenheim View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:10 PM Post #8
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Lie-la - and Lila is definitely the prettiest spelling - lovely

kerilyntaryn View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 09:58 PM Post #9
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If you saw the name "Lila" written, how would you pronounce it? Lil - a If you heard the name "lie-la" how would you assume it is spelt (I know it's a name that could have several variations Lila/Lyla/Lilah - which one would be your first instinct?).Lyla Ayla Freya Isla Elsa Lola Maya Enya Eva Stella Sophia Bella Eliza Leah Anna Audra Gemma Jenna Lisa Laura Tessa Zanna Zola This post has been edited by kerilyntaryn: 14/02/2013, 10:01 PM

Gudrun View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 11:05 PM Post #10
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I would pronounce it [LIE-la]. I wouldn't assume any one spelling. I would have to ask. Other names: Shiloh Myla Lyra Lorelei Lilac Lyris Kyra Nyah/Niah Tallulah

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