Thoughts on Isla?

[name_m]Just[/name_m] wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on [name_f]Isla[/name_f] (Eye-la). Thanks!

I think it’s a pretty, contemporary, on-trend option that has a nice sound, evokes natural beauty, and will age well. I am pleased to see this name gaining use.

It’s a pretty name, heavily used where I am though (I’m in the UK). Heavily used for a good reason… It is gorgeous! I prefer [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] (same pr.) myself, but [name_f]Isla[/name_f] is lovely too.

I’m not a fan of the spelling, it makes me want to say it ISS-lah. It’s a nice name, I like the sound of it, but I would use a different spelling.

I’ve always seen [name_f]Isla[/name_f] as old fashioned because I had a great grandmother [name_f]Eila[/name_f] (pronounced the same way, short for Heulwen.) However I have since known an adult [name_f]Isla[/name_f] and I think it looks pretty and works well on a child :slight_smile:

Personally, I think [name_f]Isla[/name_f]'s a delightful name, and I have it on my list as a potential middle name to honour my Scottish heritage. My only reservation towards it is that it seems to be increasingly popular in my area (with good reason, it’s a beautiful choice), with my niece having gone to school with two. S/O and I also have two close family friends with littles named [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]/[name_f]Isla[/name_f] (pronounced the same way), so it’s a bit too much for me.

I think it’s so beautiful! Not sure if I would use it because it’s starting to become really popular and you might run into a lot of them, but if that’s not a concern I’d say absolutely!

We clearly love it, as it is our top girl choice :wink: we loved the sound. Not just the literal sound, but also how it sounds like it could be slightly old-fashioned while also sounding completely normal for today’s world. The spelling is sweet and fairly straight-forward. It doesn’t sound overly childish nor too “old lady.” Yes, it is becoming popular here in the States, but for a good reason :wink:

I really like it - the strong Eye sound is lovely! For me it’s too popular, but I understand the popularity as it’s a sweet name

I really like [name_f]Isla[/name_f]. Such a pretty name!

I love [name_f]Isla[/name_f] but much prefer it spelled [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]’s meaning of “oaktree, halo, or moonlight”

I love the name [name_f]Isla[/name_f]! I find it pretty and it ages well (suits a little girl as well as an adult).
The only reason why I wouldn’t use it personally is due to the popularity. I completely understand why it’s a popular name but I know of too many [name_f]Isla[/name_f]'s!

The first time I saw the name [name_f]Isla[/name_f] (when [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Anne[/name_f]'s grand-daughter was born) , I misread it as [name_f]Ilsa[/name_f]. I knew a lady named [name_f]Ila[/name_f] once (she has passed now). I did like her name. My daughters grew up with a girl named [name_f]Ilsa[/name_f] at school. Probably why I misread the name.

[name_u]Love[/name_u] the name [name_f]Isla[/name_f]!