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01-26-2013 at 2:33 AM
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Lylah

I really love the name Lylah/Lilah.... But the only thing that is keeping me from naming my daughter that is that I can't tell if its one of those names that have a younger connotation to it, or is that just me being a worrisome mom. I would greatly appreciate opinions! 
 
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01-26-2013 at 2:39 AM
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I don't think so, I have a friend named Lyla.
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01-26-2013 at 3:48 AM
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Are you asking if it won't age well or if it's more of a "teen mom" kind of name choice?

Either way I think you're fine.  It's a nice name. Although I prefer the Lila spelling.

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01-26-2013 at 5:24 AM
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I don't think it sounds young. I like Lila too.
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01-26-2013 at 5:42 AM
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Dh had an (evil) step mother whose name was Lilah (she was nice though). And she was about 80 so I think it ages fine. I like Lilah and think it ages better than the similar Lily.
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01-26-2013 at 6:16 AM
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To me, Lyla is an old lady name that is making a comeback with all other old fashioned names.

as a side comment, I prefer spelling as Lyla. 

 If I were using an H in the name, I would use Lilah spelling.

Lylah spelling doesn't "look right' to me.

Its a beautiful name and was on my very short list for Daughter. 

 
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01-26-2013 at 6:40 AM
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My great grandmother's name was Lyla so to me it seems like it would age just fine (though I'm not one to give much consideration to how a name ages- I figure my DD will be able to own it). 

I agree that the H looks a little off with the Lyla spelling but works with the Lilah spelling.
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01-26-2013 at 6:44 AM
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I think Lila/Lilah is a pretty name.  The Lylah spelling looks off to me.
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01-26-2013 at 7:18 AM
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I actually think it's a comeback name. I think it will hold up over time. It's nice and I much prefer it to Layla. I like the Lilah spelling best.
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01-26-2013 at 7:32 AM
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We really like Layla and this was my thought exactly. But the people I have talked to, both irl and through tb, that like the name thinks it will age fine. I think my reasoning for questioning if it will age well is because I have never met an adult with the name Lylah or Layla.
 
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01-26-2013 at 7:45 AM
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My grandma's name is Lila so no I don't think it has a younger connotation to it. I prefer the Lila spelling, or at least Lilah over Lylah. I think the random 'y' in it will give it a younger connotation.
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01-26-2013 at 9:16 AM
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I love this name. But hate the "y" spelling. I much prefer Lila. Even Lilah is better.

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01-26-2013 at 9:32 AM
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I love the spelling Lila or Lilah. Not a fan of the Y.  It's on our girl name list. 
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01-26-2013 at 9:50 AM
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If you're worried you could always go with Delilah and call her Lilah.
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01-26-2013 at 9:58 AM
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I like it and think it fits on all ages.

As couple pps have said... I like Lila, Lyla, or Lilah.  Lylah doesn't look right to me.
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01-26-2013 at 3:08 PM
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I hear Lylah and I think Friday Night Lights. That isn't a bad thing. I think it will age just fine.

FWIW - I prefer Layla.

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01-26-2013 at 4:58 PM
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KarlsSweetie05:

as a side comment, I prefer spelling as Lyla. 

 If I were using an H in the name, I would use Lilah spelling.

Lylah spelling doesn't "look right' to me.

 

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01-26-2013 at 5:35 PM
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I think your two spelling choices make it look trendy and teen mom. Use Lila, and I think you're in the clear.

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01-27-2013 at 2:08 AM
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Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions! I'll definitely keep them in mind! :)
 
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01-30-2013 at 8:49 PM
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I prefer the spelling Lyla and I think it is a sophisticated name.
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