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Lila vs. Lily

MrsAMB07MrsAMB07 member
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Do you think the names are too similar?

We're not even TTC #2 yet, but I love the name Lila. We have a cousin whose daughter is named Lily and she's a few months older than DS. We see each other a few times a year, but our family is very close.

Do you think they're too similar and too close in age to use? 

DS 5 years old
DD 2 years old
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Re: Lila vs. Lily

  • clairejclairej
    For siblings I would say yes. For cousins who see each other a few times a year, I think it's fine. Plus, the names look more similar than they sound.
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  • mama31mama31 member

    imageclairej:
    For siblings I would say yes. For cousins who see each other a few times a year, I think it's fine. Plus, the names look more similar than they sound.

    This.  I love both names btw, but prefer Lilah of course.

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  • Rangergal9Rangergal9 member
    Since its just a cousin, I wouldn't worry about it.  Like others mentioned for siblings its too close.  I'd go ahead and use the name if you like it!
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  • forensicmamaforensicmama member
    Too close for siblings, but not too close for cousins! I love Lila. Definitely keep this one on your list! :)
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  • mairanellismairanellis
    No, I don't think they are too similar unless you pronounce them similarly.  How would you pronounce Lila?  When I hear this name, I hear Lie-Lah.  When I hear Lily, I hear Lee-Lee.  They sound different to me.
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  • MrsAMB07MrsAMB07 member

    I agree that for siblings they're too close and I also agree they look more similar than they sound.

    Thanks ladies! 

    DS 5 years old
    DD 2 years old
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  • starlight8323starlight8323 member
    I don't have anything unique to add, but I just wanted to say I agree with everything all the PPs have said. Go for it!
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  • k*princessk*princess
    For cousins, its fine, even if you are close to each other. They sound different enough for cousins, and Lila is beautiful, so go for it!
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  • jLilyjLily
    Yeah, I say go for it. I have cousins (from different families) that are Brayden and Bradley and no one cares. Also DH has two cousins named Joshua. Don't let others rob you of a name you love.
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  • macchiattomacchiatto member

    imageclairej:
    For siblings I would say yes. For cousins who see each other a few times a year, I think it's fine. Plus, the names look more similar than they sound.

    My thoughts as well.

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  • pinkflipflops44pinkflipflops44 member
    not for cousins
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  • loveypantsloveypants

    imagek*princess:
    For cousins, its fine, even if you are close to each other. They sound different enough for cousins, and Lila is beautiful, so go for it!

    this!   Lila is on my list also! love it!

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  • chica180chica180 member
    Lila is going to be our baby girl's name!!  I love it!
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  • gebellgebell
    Lila is beautiful but another option is Leila (pronounced lay-la). I really love this name too. 
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