a sister for Layla

Iznik · July 2015

I'm trying to think of a name to go along with my DD's name, Layla. Some names that I like are:

Zara

Nora

Mila

Isla

Dahlia

Naomi

Anya

However, for all of these, either DH doesn't agree, we like not love it, or there's some reason we don't want to use it (i.e. Isla sounds too close to Layla). Are there any other good ideas along these lines lines that I haven't thought of?

Our last name is long and begins with a K.

Thanks!

hannahkay8515 · July 2015

Zara and Anya are my favorites from your list

I don't think either of them sound too similar to Layla and as they both would be cute to say together, I really like Layla and Zara the best

I like how they're both similar to common names but with a different first letter (Kayla and Sara come to mind) that makes them unique but not off the wall. One name I'm considering that I think falls along the lines of your picks is Nina. I love that name so much but im still working on convincing my SO cuz he really doesn't like it.

Iznik · July 2015

Thanks! Zara was our backup for Layla, which we assumed we use for number 2, but for some reason we're just not as excited about it now. As for Anya, I love it, but DH hates it.

I kind of like Nina, but that's my SIL's name, plus DH's cousin recently named his baby this. Thanks for the suggestion though!

MamaWren919 · July 2015

I like Zara best from the list. I agree that many of them are too similar/matchy to Layla.

Suggestions
Ivy
Violet
Juliet
Cecily

jjhp2018 · July 2015

We have an Autumn, Mia & Layla

gonetothesea · July 2015

Zara is so cool! I love it.

jennlo11203 · July 2015

Jade. My friend had twins Layla and Jade. I love the names together.

wassuphoes · July 2015

I like Zara and Naomi best from your list.

other names to consider

Carys

Isolde

Nadine

Amara

Rowena

Zoe

Vera

LC122 · July 2015

I know a Laila whose sister is Tatianna.
That's all I got.

Rabbitheart15 · July 2015

Layla and...

Nuria

Isobel

Selena

Celeste

Susan

Vera

Sylvia

Bonus: I asked for siblings for Hannah in another thread and several people suggested Layla, so that might work too

eliztheforrizz · July 2015

Agree with PPs that Zara and Naomi are the best choices from your list.

Also suggesting:

Gemma

Thea

Daphne

Esme

Phoebe

Georgia

Ruby

ashleyandely · July 2015

Ooh I love the name Naomi.

Suggest Madeleine, Corinne, Grace, Jillian.

LNic5 · July 2015

I like Zara, Anya and Nora but they all kind rhyme

Layla and...

Sophie
Zoe (similar to Zara)
Abigail (Layla and Abby is a cute sibset)
Chloe
Alexis
Sadie
Noelle
Adelaide
Jillian
Eloise
Camille
Holly
Janelle
Jocelyn
Whitney
Halle
Esme
Amelie
Frances
Elin

jnnfrrose6 · July 2015

I have a friend with a Layla and she just named her new daughter Noa. I like the pairing of the two.

Iznik · July 2015

I think part of the problem is that we like names that end in "a," so sometimes they're too similar to Layla. I think we'll reconsider Zara and Naomi though. Those 2 had been our top 2 options (but I think Naomi kind of bothers me due to lack of "a"...).

Out of the names suggested, we've considered Cecelia (vice Cecily), Maya (vice Mia), Tatyana (but too long with our long last name...), and Gemma. A lot of the other names have been taken recently by other friends'/family members' kids. That doesn't 100% rule them out, but we'd rather not go that route if we don't have to.

Thanks again and obviously any other suggestions are welcome

Iznik · July 2015

Rabbitheart15: I just checked out your Hannah thread and I like Lydia. However, I assume that's way too close to Layla?

Ugh, why do we only like names that sounds like the name we've already used?? We're obviously not very creative.

HimandMeplus3 · July 2015

I have friends with a Layla and a Julia. They named them both for songs as music is a passion for them. I think their names sound good together, and Julia ends in an A like you like!

Other suggestions:
Cora
Audra
Phoebe
Stella
Cara

mrsE2015 · July 2015

Annabel, Penelope, Paige, Katherine/Katie, Elizabeth, Alice, Audrey, Hannah, Michelle, Lauren

LNic5 · July 2015

Iznik said:
I think part of the problem is that we like names that end in "a," so sometimes they're too similar to Layla. I think we'll reconsider Zara and Naomi though. Those 2 had been our top 2 options (but I think Naomi kind of bothers me due to lack of "a"...).

Out of the names suggested, we've considered Cecelia (vice Cecily), Maya (vice Mia), Tatyana (but too long with our long last name...), and Gemma. A lot of the other names have been taken recently by other friends'/family members' kids. That doesn't 100% rule them out, but we'd rather not go that route if we don't have to.

Thanks again and obviously any other suggestions are welcome

Out of those 2, I definitely like Zara more, it's a great name

Rabbitheart15 · July 2015

Iznik said:

Rabbitheart15: I just checked out your Hannah thread and I like Lydia. However, I assume that's way too close to Layla?

Ugh, why do we only like names that sounds like the name we've already used?? We're obviously not very creative.

Yes, I think "Layla and Lydia" would be too much. I think you picked really well with Layla, it's obviously your taste

.

Iznik · July 2015

@HimandMeplus3 I love Julia, but its way too popular amongst our friends, family, and new babies

4N6s · July 2015

Naomi

stlmomof2 · July 2015

zara!!!

princesspriscilla · July 2015

From your list, I like Mila - I also thought of using this name but will not due to even just some family members not knowing how to pronounce it. I realized this child would constantly be called "my-luh" or "mee-luh"...people never seem to know how to pronounce Mila or Meila properly until you explain or if they've seen the name before. Suggestions: Berkley, Camilla, Camille, Emilia, Kyla