Lyla

My name is Lyla and after reading these comments, I feel that people underestimate the appreciation this name gets. I was named specifically after the French meaning of Lyla, which means “from the island.” I hated this name when I was younger, I did get teased. However, people today still think that my name is beautiful, and it “fits me.” Whatever that means. Lol. And for the “lie” nicknames, I have rarely gotten called that. Maybe one or two times in primary school when I was getting teased, but personally, it wasn’t a big deal for me. I think that this name is a beautiful name, and despite hating this name in the past, I love it now.

This name is horrible. Anyone with the name Lyla should be ashamed and change their name instantly. This name sucks. Talk about LIE.

I don't like it when friends say that I lie a lot just because my name is Lyla.

Doesn't age well. Can't imagine a 50-year-old businesswoman called Lyla. Nice enough name for a 7-year-old, though.

Lyla is a beautiful name!

This spelling is so much better than Lila.

Meh, nothing really special about this name, but at least it's better than Lily!

Honestly, Lyla is a pretty name! I don't really understand why people don't like the name just because it has the sound "lie" I mean honestly. It's very hurtful that people think that and it's about the personality not the name!

This is one of my favorite names! I have a best friend named Lyla and I love the name! Looking at all of the comments about this name saying that they don't want someone with the word "Lie" in it, I honestly don't get those people. This name is my personal favorite name and I wouldn't change it for anything!

I’m sorry but I have to agree with the “lie” thing. That’s really the only potential nn. I could see teasing.. “lie a lot”.

My name is Lyla and I personally think it is beautiful. In Arabic it means “night” or “dark princess”. No one calls me Lie or Ly. I am just Lyla. Someone said that they don’t trust anyone with the name Lyla and that is very hurtful. I don’t have control over what my parents call me and my name doesn’t shape who I am. My dad liked it because of the Oasis song “Lyla” and my mom liked it because of a book character she liked when she was a kid. I am not a “Poor Child” for having this name. It is a very pretty name.

I find this to be a really pretty name, and saying you don't like the name because "lie" is in it is just unnecessarily negative, to be honest.

Cute and pretty!

Love this spelling.

I don’t like the name Lyla. It just makes me think of someone who lies! Because it’s like LIE-LA.

This looks a bit trendy.

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I much prefer Lila (which can be pronounced LEE-la or LY-la depending on its origin, it is used in many cultures).

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By the way Leila, Laila and Layla are pronounced as LY-la in many non-English speaking countries because the "ai", "ei", "ay" combinations produces an EYE sound. In German Leila and Laila are pronounced LY-la. Layla is LY-la usually, but sometimes LAY-la because people know the Clapton song.

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In English speaking countries Layla is LAY-la from what I have experienced.

Nickname “Lie”?! No thank you!

Meh. There are a lot prettier names!

I prefer Myla.

I too, do not trust anyone whose name starts with LIE. The only potential nickname for this name is “Lie”. Awful!

Please don’t name a child something with the potential nickname “Lie”!

"LIE"la? Just no.. don't do this to a poor child!

All names beginning with L are beautiful.

Absolutely hate all names that starts with “lie”.

I hate the name. I used to not like my name, but now I see that people have such bad names like this, I think my name is better now.

My name is Lyla and I love the name. Not just because it is my name but because I do think it is a wonderfully beautiful name.

Not a fan. Just over this name- way too trendy the last few years. I know several who have ruined this name for me.

My friend is named Lyla and I do not mind it. I personally like the name and would give a pet or child this name.

Super cute and pretty.

Looks like a feminine variation of Lyle.

My name is also Lyla and I love my name, it's just so unique and I've only ever met someone with my name when I was 9. My parents named me after the band 'Oasis' came out with a new song called 'Lyla' and my Dad loved it so they decided to name me Lyla and I'm glad. My name is pronounced LIE-lah like many others and I think my name suits my appearance and personality very well. Although it's hard to find key rings in gift shops with my name on it.

I like this spelling of Lie-luh. It's got a southern flare to it;) I like Lila too but with a daughter named Lillian, Lila is too similar. If I choose this name we'll go with Lyla.

I named my daughter Lyla in 2008. I had never heard of it before and I fell in love with it. I thought I had actually come up with it lol. Not until I heard it on "Son's of Anarchy" is when I realized it's not that obscure.

Lyla is good for a dog, but this spelling looks a little trendy/youthful to me. I prefer Leila or Lila if you want "LIE-la", maybe even Laila. My personal favorite is Leila.

Lyla is really more popular than Lila? Well I guess it fits in with the "y" fad... Lyla, I think, is a beautiful name, but I definitely prefer the spelling "Lila". I think it looks better written out, plus "y"'s seem more trendy.

If you want to pronounce it LIE-luh, go with this spelling. Layla is LAY-luh. I like either spelling with their respective pronunciations, but I prefer Lyla.