Lelia

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What do you think of the name Lelia? I came across it while doing genealogy research, and then met a Lelia at work, and I've been intrigued ever since. According to Behind the Name, it's the Italian form of the Ancient Roman Laelia, and, from what I gather, it could either be pronounced LEE-lee-a or LAY-lee-a, or perhaps even LEH-lee-a. I find it beautifully feminine, but it also kind of feels like it could become part of the next big trend, which is upsetting. Thoughts?

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[waitingonsunday.livejournal.com]

It's pretty, but I always have to do a double-take, thinking I saw "Leila" (which, incidentally, I prefer). I like the Laelia spelling better. I wouldn't use it personally, but not bad.