Interesting name.

5LittleBears

My H's co-worker just had a baby girl and named her Zalea Marie. They pronounce is (Zal-ya). Never heard it. Reminds me of Azalea for obvious reasons. I found it kind of refreshing to hear. Thoughts? Is it legit?

anvloveskme

I have never heard of it and also thought of Azalea first thing.  NMS

RoccoStar

My first thought was Zales the jewelry store. It's a cute name but she'll have to tell people how to spell it her whole life. 

. . . like me. 

kateb171

nms, I think they should have just went with Azalea since it's so close

Rochelle5children

5LittleBears:

My H's coworker just had a baby girl and named her Zalea Marie. They pronounce is Zalya. Never heard it. Reminds me of Azalea for obvious reasons. I found it kind of refreshing to hear. Thoughts? Is it legit?

...I like it ..the pro is difficult wo the phonics lol but that's the great thing about names there is no wrong or right way ..its just what u prefer like I would have spelled it a lil differently Zalya or even Zalyah just to make it reader friendly ..but I like it and its different and as long as she's happy w it then that's what makes it unique and special

WashingtonQueen

Rochelle5children:

5LittleBears:

My H's coworker just had a baby girl and named her Zalea Marie. They pronounce is Zalya. Never heard it. Reminds me of Azalea for obvious reasons. I found it kind of refreshing to hear. Thoughts? Is it legit?

...I like it ..the pro is difficult wo the phonics lol but that's the great thing about names there is no wrong or right way ..its just what u prefer like I would have spelled it a lil differently Zalya or even Zalyah just to make it reader friendly ..but I like it and its different and as long as she's happy w it then that's what makes it unique and special

Since when do you care about reader friendly? That is laughable.

Elinetrouwt

I read about a Zelia today, and I definitely prefer that to a cut-off Azalea.