My husband likes [name_f]Isla[/name_f] but he hates the spelling. Is there another way to spell this that is even remotely acceptable? I like it how it is but don’t know if I can convince him of that spelling.
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2) We are seriously considering [name_f]Anna[/name_f] for a first since it is an honor name. I need some exciting nature/word/whimsical middles to spice it up. I think I would prefer a one/two syllable middle with our last name but don’t let that stop you from offering up three syllable middles that sound good.
I am liking [name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] but want to hear more options.
Please help me out with outstanding nature/word/whimsical middle names that sound good with [name_f]Anna[/name_f].
[name_f]Eila[/name_f] (same pronunciation) is a Hebrew name meaning “oak tree”. [name_f]Ila[/name_f] is a [name_m]French[/name_m] name meaning “from the island”. [name_f]Eyla[/name_f] and Iyla are variations (I think). [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and Aila may be related - [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]'s listed as having the same meaning as [name_f]Eila[/name_f], as well as “halo, moonlight”. So really there are plenty of options. I’d also like to suggest [name_f]Eira[/name_f] (eye-rah), which means “snow”.
I think [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Eila[/name_f] suggested above both work. I definitely pronounced [name_f]Isla[/name_f] as EES-la the first few times I saw it.
I’m not sure on alternatives to [name_f]Isla[/name_f]. I don’t think I can add anything execpt I wouldn’t be surprised to meet an [name_f]Eila[/name_f], or [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] pronounced like [name_f]Isla[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Anna[/name_f], and considered quite a few word/nature middles to spice it up. [name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] is nice, but [name_f]Violet[/name_f] feels very normal to me, and doesn’t do much to add excitement to [name_f]Anna[/name_f], maybe [name_f]Violetta[/name_f]/[name_f]Violeta[/name_f] or [name_f]Violette[/name_f]. More ideas (there shouldn’t be any repeats).
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] Nightingale
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Vale[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] Skylark
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Echo[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] Wildrose
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] (okay, I had to second/suggest this again, it’s too amazing)
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Valentine[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Tempest[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Sonnet[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Minuet[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f]
Maybe spelt Iela, [name_f]Eila[/name_f], [name_f]Ilah[/name_f], Iilah
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] is really really pretty… word names:
Anna Eve
Anna Faith
Anna Willow
Anna Winter
Anna Snow
Anna Day
Anna Fern
Anna Ivy
Anna Violet
Anna Lilly
Anna Rose
Anna Sky
Anna Summer
I would pronounce [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Isla[/name_f] differently (AY-luh, first syllable like hay or the letter A; EYE-luh, like the first part of Island). [name_f]Eila[/name_f] isn’t a name I’m familiar with, so I’d believe EYE-luh as a pronunciation, but I’d probably assume it was more like AY-luh.
I pronounce Aisla and [name_f]Isla[/name_f] very similarly, but I’m not sure if that would work for your husband.
I think [name_f]Eila[/name_f] would be the best alternative where I live (Australia), but the names might be different in your accent. [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]'s a nice name in its own right, if you like it and like (or don’t mind) the Clan of the Cave [name_m]Bear[/name_m] association.
I know an [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], pronounced the same way.
[name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Ayelet[/name_f]? [name_f]Ayelet[/name_f] is a Hebrew name meaning “gazelle”; it’s pronounced “EYE-let”, so very close to both [name_f]Isla[/name_f] and [name_f]Violet[/name_f]. I just thought it could be the best of both worlds maybe?
Thinking these over too
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u] (maybe weird since she’ll be born in [name_u]June[/name_u])
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Paige[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Sunday[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Sky[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_u]Meredith[/name_u]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Marine[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] Evergreen (very intriguing don’t know if I’d have the guts)
@katinka
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Ayelet[/name_f] is amazing! Never heard of [name_f]Ayelet[/name_f] before.
I also thought of [name_f]Anna[/name_f] Mayflower (I have a relative who came on the Mayflower).
