I’ve encountered someone who spelled it Aylish as well.
[name_f]Ailish[/name_f] is beautiful and I think it’s spelled just as it’s pronounced. I think this was the main character’s name in [name_u]Brooklyn[/name_u], right?
[name_f]Eilis[/name_f] is the spelling I’m most familiar with too but I think [name_f]Ailis[/name_f] is prettier. I think it’s lovely! I’ve known a few around my age (I’m nineteen), mostly older thinking about it but it feels timeless and cozy.
I love both [name_f]Ailis[/name_f] and [name_f]Ailish[/name_f]. [name_f]Ailish[/name_f] might be the way to go if you are worried about the pronunciation, but I definitely prefer [name_f]Ailis[/name_f]/[name_f]Ailish[/name_f] [name_f]Mercy[/name_f] to [name_f]Alice[/name_f] [name_f]Mercy[/name_f] (although [name_f]Alice[/name_f] [name_f]Mercy[/name_f] is gorgeous as well). Either way, your baby is going to have a gorgeous name, but I think [name_f]Ailish[/name_f] pairs better with [name_f]Moira[/name_f].
Thank you, Ladies! It’s good to hear some positive feedback. A lot of people give me weird looks when I mention the name!. I’ve never read/seen [name_u]Brooklyn[/name_u]…I’ll have to look into it. Thanks!