The name my husband and I both love for our first baby is Aisla [name]Grace[/name] Fluty. Aisla pronounced (eye-la). We just don’t love the other spellings, such as [name]Isla[/name] or [name]Ayla[/name] as much. Though I’ve found historical references to the name as spelled, and others who have named their little ones using the same spelling I am afraid of giving my daughter a name that will be so hard for people to pronounce or spell that it will be a nightmare for her into adulthood. Any of you have experience with super uncommon names/spellings?
In my opinion, I think you should use the spelling that you like the best. I know people with uncommon names and if someone pronounces they’re name wrong, they just correct them.
I personally do not think that the spelling of a name is a huge issue because for the most part, people just say your name.
I admit I misread the name as [name]Ailsa[/name]. 
In general, I prefer traditional or very well-established spellings. Realistically, there is so much variation out there, even people with traditional spellings have to spell their names sometimes. Aisla doesn’t appeal to me, but if you like it and are comfortable with it, use it.
Ditto that.
Well, you will definitely have pronunciation and spelling problems. I first misread the name as [name]Ailsa[/name] (same as goodhope). If that doesn’t bother you, then go for it. Personally, I think [name]Isla[/name] is a more preferable spelling.
I agree with all of this.
I absolutely adore the name Aisla. As you can see, I have [name]Isla[/name] in my favorite girl names in my signature. When I read it, I read (eye-la) just because Ai makes the eye sound. You spell it how ever you want to! It is as simple as this, if they mispronounce it, you correct them. Good [name]Luck[/name] 
Ai can also make the “ay” sound, such as maize, chain, rain, grain, maintain.
I also misread the name as [name]Ailsa[/name]
I think ultimately it should be what you want and like but considering that I too misread it as [name]Ailsa[/name]. I’d consider going with the simpler [name]Isla[/name]. (My moto is usually most traditional common or when it down simplest spelling). Maybe you should put up post-its with “[name]Isla[/name] [name]Grace[/name]” around the house and re-evaluate how you feel about the spellings in a few weeks.
If you still hate it, go with Aisla, if it’s grown on you, awesome! The most important thing is how you feel about the spelling of her name when she’s born - you’re primarily the ones who are going to be living with it almost every day - well besides her of course.
Same here.
I wouldn’t have guessed that pronunciation upon reading the name. I think [name]Ayla[/name] & [name]Isla[/name] stand just as much of a chance of getting mispronounced in some parts of the world. But this spelling is especially unfamiliar. That doesn’t mean she won’t be able to get through life just fine with it. The people in her life will learn to spell and pronounce it, it’s not that confusing.
Personally, my favorite spelling is [name]Isla[/name]. [name]Ayla[/name] reminds me too much of [name]Kayla[/name], [name]Shayla[/name], ect.
My name is [name]Siobhan[/name], and while it’s common in [name]Ireland[/name], most people don’t know how to say it in the US.
This actually isn’t a problem because most people aren’t reading my name, they are saying it. When they see it it gets some raised eyebrows, but Iit’s an interesting conversation topic and I like how it connects me to my Irish heritage (I’m completely Irish). Personally I like [name]Isla[/name] because it’s the traditional spelling, but it’s your kid:)
I misread it as [name]Ailsa[/name] too, and if you’re willing to put up with people thinking it’s that at first glance or saying it as ay-la rather than eye-la then go for it. If it’s your favourite spelling use it but understand it won’t be without problems.
I knew how to pronounce it because I know someone with that name, but I can see how it would be difficult. If you love the name, use it. I have a friend named [name]Seanan[/name] (pronounced “[name]Shannon[/name]”) which is the traditional Irish spelling, and she says that she wishes people kew how to pronounce it, but prefers it over “[name]Shannon[/name].”
In the end it is really up to you. Aisla may need to correct people, but in the end she might be happy that you chose Aisla instead of the increasingly more popular spelling, [name]Isla[/name].
I misread it as [name]Ailsa[/name] too. I do prefer the [name]Isla[/name] spelling, but it is ultimately up to you.
I think you should think of the problems your child will face with the spelling. [name]Isla[/name] is a beautiful name and most people will not have trouble with the spelling. When I say Aisla, I thought it was someone who wanted to avoid the eye la prn and use [name]Ace[/name] la. I would use [name]Isla[/name].
[name]Reading[/name] it, people might associate it with the word aisle and say it correctly. Or they might try to say it phonetically and end up with “ay-sla”.
Hearing it they will likely be familiar with the sound, but most likely will not guess the spelling correctly. When asked how it’s spelled she could say “it’s like aisle but with an a”. Of course that’s a commonly mispelled word anyway! hmmm…
Either way, I think you should use the name/spelling you love.
[name]Plenty[/name] of ppl would pronounce [name]Isla[/name] “ees-la” too! I don’t think the majority of people in the US would know how to say it.
For all the people cautioning you against doing things that are not common, known, or phonetic for the states or most people’s reading level, let me tell you–my name is [name]Rebekah[/name]–and it’s about as phonetic as you can get–and it gets misspelled all the time, mostly because people have it in their heads that [name]Rebekah[/name] should only be spelled [name]Rebecca[/name]. I get [name]Rebekkah[/name], Rebekha, Rebeckha, rebeckka, etc.
Furthermore, my husband is [name]Michael[/name] and I can’t even tell you how many times people don’t spell THAT name right. AS for pronunciation—there are SO many different pronunciations out there now–I wouldn’t worry about it! The only time it matters (consistently) is when someone’s teacher or fellow students, etc, can’t get it, and that is not hugely common. Our daughter’s name throws Americans through a loop (because I guess it doesn’t fit the radar of what people expect to hear), but once they get it, they love it. And she has been saying it herself since she was 17 or 18 months old, so it can’t be that hard. 
[name]Do[/name] the spelling you love. People will get over themselves and after one correction they will be fine. Also, it has the same pattern as the word “aisle” and no one has an issue with that (although they had to LEARN that somewhere along the line, since it’s not phonetic). What about [name]Sean[/name]? That definitely does not sound like “shawn” but people learned the correct prn, and now don’t think twice about it. I mean, don’t worry. People will get it once they know it. There will be doctor’s offices, bill collectors, and telemarketers who get it wrong, but who talks to those ppl on a day to day basis? 
If you want to be completely safe, go with Eyelah (no mistakes there)–but not too attractive.
good luck!