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[Opinions] Re: Niece’s Party
There are so many Amelias! It's getting a little bit annoying.
Lily has always been popular.
Elodie is cute.
Lyla is sweet. I like it.
Esther is classic.
Ghillie-Mae is a little confusing. I'm not sure I understand the appear.
Valerie is strong! Love it.
Ellen sounds old-fashioned.
Lucy is still common. It's lost it's touch for me.
Sorrel is not my favorite.
Zara is short, sweet, and modern. Nice choice!
Iona is an Irish name. Like it!
Iris is one of my favorites names, but it's climbing in popularity.
Penny is fine, but I've never loved it.
Aisling is fantastic! I absolutely love it. So cute, and also Irish!

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A Ghillie is a person who assists with hunting, fishing and deer stalking. Essentially guides and experts on the land. Often though not exclusively based in the Scottish Highlands.Iona along with Skye and Islay (pronounced Isla) are part of a group of Scottish Islands called the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.

This message was edited 4/28/2025, 10:44 AM

Oh, interesting. I didn't know Iona was Scottish. I had an Irish friend with that name.