We have a beautiful daughter named [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. And we are expecting [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] number two in THREE weeks! Ekk!!
Our list of names is currently nil. He nixes all my loves ([name_f]Elin[/name_f], [name_f]Tansy[/name_f], [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]) and I find his suggestions boring ([name_f]Mia[/name_f], [name_f]Chloe[/name_f]) or just not a good fit with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] ([name_u]Zia[/name_u]/ Zaia).
We had hesitantly agreed on [name_f]Zara[/name_f], but then DH was put off by the clothing label. We haven’t ruled it out yet but…
Similar names I’ve found and like but worry that they might be too trendy are:
Zari
Zarli
Zira
What are your thoughts? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you have any other suggestions?
Thanks loads
I like [name_f]Zara[/name_f] the most out of your list. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like the similar sounding [name_f]Ziva[/name_f]?
Congratulations on the impending arrival of baby girl number 2! I have a Zahlee (variation of Zarli) so I am biased. It is a name that I have not heard very often, and means ‘princess’ so it was a perfect fit for our little miss. Are you looking specifically at ‘Z’ names or are there others that you may consider? Other ‘Z’ names - [name_f]Zaidee[/name_f], [name_f]Zanna[/name_f], [name_f]Zilla[/name_f], [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f], [name_f]Zita[/name_f], [name_f]Zoe[/name_f], [name_u]Zola[/name_u] and [name_f]Zora[/name_f]. Some other suggestions [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f], [name_f]Imogen[/name_f], [name_f]Kadence[/name_f], [name_u]Harper[/name_u], [name_u]Marlowe[/name_u], [name_u]Piper[/name_u], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Brielle[/name_f], [name_u]Everly[/name_u], [name_f]Kirrily[/name_f]. Have fun finding the perfect name for your little one.
Is Zarli a creative take on [name_f]Carly[/name_f]?
From your list, the only one I like is [name_f]Zara[/name_f]. I also like [name_u]Zola[/name_u], [name_f]Zora[/name_f], and [name_f]Ziva[/name_f].
I have just read one name here on nameberry, its [name_f]Skyla[/name_f]. [name_f]May[/name_f] be it will match with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], i mean it sounds good [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Skyla[/name_f].
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f], [name_f]Zea[/name_f] or [name_f]Xena[/name_f].
I happen to love [name_f]Zara[/name_f] and wouldn’t be put off by the brand.
I love [name_f]Zara[/name_f]. Not sure I care about the brand, honestly.
But failing that, [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f] (zanth-ee) would be a favourite after [name_f]Zara[/name_f]. [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f] is very striking. It has a similar antique but kicky feel as [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] or [name_f]Zoe[/name_f] without the popularity.
Also fond of 2 syllable z’s [name_f]Zora[/name_f], [name_f]Zelda[/name_f], & [name_f]Zella[/name_f].
[name_f]Zehava[/name_f]/[name_f]Zahava[/name_f], [name_f]Zahara[/name_f], [name_f]Zuzana[/name_f], and [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f] are appealing too, but a bit frillier.
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] is short and unfussy, but also on the spirited and melodic side. I like it with Z names (good pick!), especially ones that are shorter and simpler.
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and…
[name_f]Zara[/name_f] (my favorite of these, brand or not!)
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f] (I think of [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] [name_m]Fitzgerald[/name_m], but if you’re worried about the store with [name_f]Zara[/name_f] I’d be really worried about the video game with [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]!)
[name_f]Zina[/name_f]/[name_f]Zena[/name_f] (too Warrior [name_f]Princess[/name_f]?)
[name_f]Zella[/name_f]
[name_u]Zola[/name_u]
[name_f]Zadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Zada[/name_f] (too rhyme-y with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], perhaps)
[name_f]Zana[/name_f]
[name_f]Zariah[/name_f]
[name_f]Zeilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Zephyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Zeta[/name_f]
[name_f]Zilya[/name_f]
The only ones I’d stay away from myself are [name_u]Zia[/name_u] (Italian for Aunt) and Zarli (which made me go “wait, so [name_u]Charlie[/name_u] with a Z?”, and which sounds a bit surly to me next to your more uncomplicated, musical choices).
No one has mentioned my favorite yet. [name_f]Zula[/name_f].
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I was just thinking Azula, or even [name_f]Azure[/name_f].
I love the name [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]. nn zinnie. Spunky yet sweet, I feel like it would match sister [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] perfectly!
[name_f]Zara[/name_f] is perfect with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], love them together! I wouln’t be put off by the brand, it’s not a big deal, most people aren’t going to make the connection, when she’s older your daughter might even find the connection cool. The only “Z” name I can think of that hasn’t been mentioned is my favorite, [name_f]Zailie[/name_f]. Maybe as a nn for [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Zailie[/name_f], works pretty well together imo. (but not as awesome as [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Zara[/name_f])
I love [name_f]Zara[/name_f] and [name_f]Zora[/name_f], and like [name_u]Zola[/name_u]. Can’t say I’m a fan of the others you’ve listed. Have you considered spelling it [name_f]Zahra[/name_f]?
Some other ideas: [name_f]Zadie[/name_f], [name_f]Zana[/name_f]/[name_f]Zanna[/name_f], [name_f]Zetta[/name_f], [name_u]Zuri[/name_u]
I like [name_f]Zara[/name_f] a lot. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry about the brand. I also like [name_f]Zora[/name_f]
Not a fan of Zarli or Zari, but I think Zira and [name_f]Zara[/name_f] are both gorgeous. I especially think Zira sounds really nice with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Zora[/name_f] would also sound wonderful. I love that you would have an A and a Z. Good luck!
Zahlee is such a cute name especially nn for [name_f]Azalea[/name_f] as one NB poster suggested. [name_f]Zahra[/name_f] is lovely too quite a glamorous name.
Thank you for all your help. Z’s are not crucial but DH seems to gravitate towards z names at the moment… Except of course [name_f]Zinnia[/name_f] and [name_f]Zadie[/name_f], both of which I love :(…
[name_m]Just[/name_m] feeling tired and frustrated with names, and very very uninspired. I think perhaps [name_f]Zara[/name_f] will be her name. Or a version of, [name_f]Zarah[/name_f], and [name_f]Zahra[/name_f] are both nice.
Thank you all for your input!
Definitely Zira!!!