Isla or Ayelet?

apriljoy32 · May 2015

we've been wanting a hebrew name all along, but besides Selah haven't found one we really like. Isla has also been on top of our list too..but the meaning isn't quite there. My husband came across ayelet, which has a similar sound, and a lot less popular. I don't know if I'd use it as a first or middle only??

jnnfrrose6 · May 2015

Isla.

vvitchhazel · May 2015

I like the idea of Ayelet, but it just reminds me of eyelet. I've always loved the name Isla, but my niece is Ella, so we have to cross that name off.

apriljoy32 · May 2015

I completely get what you're saying with the eyelet thing! I definitely don't want that! Ayelet is a legit name though!

jnnfrrose6 · May 2015

apriljoy32 said:
I completely get what you're saying with the eyelet thing! I definitely don't want that! Ayelet is a legit name though!

it may be a legit name, but 9 out of 10 people aren't going to know that and will think you've got a thing for summer fabric, just spelled wrong.

vvitchhazel · May 2015

I have a nephew named Eytan... It's a legitimate Hebrew name that often gets, "Akon?!" So I understand your woes... Ayelet is beautiful, but it'll be too misunderstood, I think.

apriljoy32 · May 2015

@vvitchhazel thanks for your feedback. Most definitely could be an issue. I do love the name though

wassuphoes · May 2015

Just throwing out suggestions

Adara

Adina

Aviva

Eliana

Leah

Raziela

Shamira

Shoshanna

Tamar

Zahara

Ziva

Zivit

apriljoy32 · May 2015

My husband does like Aviva and eliana, but I don't love either one : (

valeriemarie24 · May 2015

Is it pronounced like eye-let? It sounds like violet without the v and that's what I'd probably think if I heard it

peppers1227 · May 2015

I love Isla! Ayelet is pretty but I worry your daughter would have people spelling it wrong her whole life (think phone customer service constantly getting it wrong)

LizWhiz87 · May 2015

Isla. Legit or not, I immediately thought eyelet with the other name.

balderasmama · May 2015

I am assuming Ayelet is pronounced "A-let" but judging from this post when a person is reading your daughters name they will pronounce it wrong, and if they hear the name they will spell it wrong. I know a woman named Ilette (E-let) and I always thought it was very pretty. Selah is one of my all time favorites! And Isla is very pretty but very popular right now.

MamaWren919 · May 2015

Isla. Legit or not, the other looks weird and made up.

apriljoy32 · May 2015

Thanks for the input

angiekay84 · May 2015

Isla is stunning! It's feminine yet sophisticated.

4N6s · May 2015

Isla.

MrsReagan81 · May 2015

Isla

MixedBerries88 · May 2015

https://www.behindthename.com/name/ayelet

I think you'll just have to be prepared for having to spell it, pronounce it, etc. And yes, it does make me think of eyelet. If you're cool with that, go for it. Of all the names you've chosen, Selah is far and away my favorite.