Rilo

[120508.livejournal.com]

I crossed over the name Rilo (Rye-low) online this morning. The only place I had ever heard it before was that band Rilo Kiley. I don't know if I'd use the name, but I definitely don't hate it.

So, do you like it? Would you spell it differently (Rhiloh, Riloh, Ryloh, Rylo, etc..)? And do you think it is a boy/girl name?

ETA: I just read this online about the name "There is a band called Rilo Kiley which comes from a story of two siameese twins. It means togetherness in Love."

A girl had posted that in a comment responding to a post asking what the name meant. It is a great meaning, if its real, but I can't find anything to confirm the meaning she gave about "togetherness in love". Can anyone help me confirm the meaning? Everything I google just says the name comes from the 'indie-rock' band Rilo Kiley and that doesn't help me.

Comments

[shortbutfast.livejournal.com]

not my style but i would think it's a girl name and would prefer the simple 'rilo' spelling.

[kilobites.livejournal.com]

I really don't like it, but I think it would be more feminine, and I prefer the Rilo spelling.

[ditzyfish.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't say I hated it either. I'd spell it Riloh.

[penguiny7.livejournal.com]

I can't find any information on it either. From what I saw when I googled it, the band Rilo Kiley claims that it has no meaning.

Meaning or no, I think it has a cool sound to it. It seems pretty masculine to me.

[duckduckcaboose.livejournal.com]

I like the name Riley, so I would be more inclined to use Rilo as a nn for Riley.

[bitty1721.livejournal.com]

I like the name...but just my preference would be either Rhiloh or Rhyloh

[monkey-fruit.livejournal.com]

It's alright; I picture a boy.

Parents.com lists it as an American "crafted band name". "The name stems from the popular indie rock band, Rilo Kiley. A very unique and trend-setting option."

Some theories: http://rilokileyplace.com/faq.html