We’re expecting baby girl this [name_u]January[/name_u]. Still have not agreed on a name. Two strong contenders are:
[name_f]Lyla[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
I’m hesitant to ask opinions of family and friends just yet so thought I’d turn to the forum for opinions. Which do you prefer?
If [name_f]Lyla[/name_f], middle name would be [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. Not sure what middle name we’d use for [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] yet, as it occurred to me that [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] might sound too much like suffocate. Husband is leaning toward [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] but i worry about all the [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]/[name_f]Sofia[/name_f]'s that may go by [name_f]Sophie[/name_f].
Fyi: her brother is [name_m]Jonah[/name_m] [name_u]Reece[/name_u]
I love [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], it’s very distinctive and strong, whilst also being beautiful. [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is a gorgeous name too, and is classic and sweet, and I much prefer it to [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. I think you have two great options!
I can’t say for certain for everyone, but I wouldn’t call a [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] by [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. They are two different names to me. I might nn them both [name_f]Soph[/name_f] or Fi, but I wouldn’t call a [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f].
My pick would be [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f], though [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is a good alternative option. Would [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] work in terms of a middle?
I like @laternlight’s suggestion of [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]. Although I like [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] I think it sounds a lot like [name_m]Jonah[/name_m], so I would prefer [name_f]Sophie[/name_f].
I am an elementary school teacher and my daughter is in preschool. [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]/[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is EVERYWHERE! And many [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]'s do indeed go by [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. As a person with a very common name for my generation, I would suggest NOT using [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. I was always referred to by my first and last name my entire life - even now. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I’ve learned to accept it, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to me sometimes.
My vote is for [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. Very cute and way less popular.
I think [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] is prettier! [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is lovely but as mentioned before, its very very popular whereas [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] is that little bit more unique I’m not a fan of [name_f]Kate[/name_f], so I’d personally prefer [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] as a combo
[name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is gorgeous! I think with all of the Sophias, Sofias, and even Sophies, [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is going to be a little too popular. [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] is very refreshing!
[name_f]Lyla[/name_f] is a dog’s name in my country and I can’t get it out of my head, even if it isn’t a bad name. [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is one of my favourite names, so that would be my pick
I like the names [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] they are both beautiful. So [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] gets my vote. Sounds like great name for any age.
I agree with other [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is too popular for me.
I prefer [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is nice also but so popular and there will be [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]/Sofias everywhere, I much prefer [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] to [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] though
[name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] sounds great!
If hubby won’t come around, [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Kathryn[/name_f] or [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Katarina[/name_f] would work well, just a very popular choice for a first name.
I love [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]. [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] is much more uncommon and would stand out especially because [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]/[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] have become so popular.
I like [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] a bit better than [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] but I’d lean towards [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] due to [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]'s excessive popularity.
I like both names but think that [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] has an edge.
Middle name options:
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_u]Monroe[/name_u]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Edwina[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_u]Garcia[/name_u]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
I like [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] better personally & think that it sounds better w/[name_m]Jonah[/name_m]. But that’s just me.
If you might consider a variant to [name_f]Lyla[/name_f], what about [name_f]Lilia[/name_f]? or Lylia? or [name_f]Lilya[/name_f]? It could be pronounced “Lill-ee-ah,”“Lye-lee-ah,” or “[name_f]Lil[/name_f]-yah.” Or moving a bit farther afield, [name_f]Livia[/name_f] might be an option.
I’m not a fan of [name_f]Kate[/name_f], so I’d personally prefer [name_f]Lyla[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] as a combo