Elsa or Isla, THAT is the question!

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

Alright, this is the last name I need help on my names I think. I had my top favorites for a boy name (Rafe Hollis) and girl name (Gemma Hermione) but I always compile a list of 3 name choices for each gender just in case. And it has been a lifesaver for me in the past.

I'm almost done, I just need a quick pick between two kinda similar names. Which do you prefer?

Isla Fleur Gibbons (pronounced Eye-la in case you were wondering, I had to ask myself!)


OR

Elsa Fleur Gibbons (pronounced ELL-sah)



As always, thank you so much!! This community is awesome <3

ETA: Thanks for your input, I'm going with Elsa Fleur Gibbons. Isla will get mixed up pretty bad for most folks, and that's a huge turn-off for me.

Comments

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

I don't like Ayla as a variation, likewise to Satunian's point that it makes me think it should rhyme with Kayla. I loved both, but for pronunciation and spelling issues I'm going with Elsa. I think it's just as romantic and classy as Isla, but nobody will screw up her name this way. :)

[sweetserenity71.livejournal.com]

I don't care for the Ayla variation either. I personally like the Isla spelling and really don't understand how it could be pronounced any other way, but it could also be spelled Ila. I have a relative named Ila, and the pronunciation is never messed up. Just a thought.

[ladydreamfire.livejournal.com]

I do not know anybody with the name besides the one actress, and I never knew how to pronounce the name until I asked. I was pronouncing it wrong, by pronouncing it phonetically. Which is what most people do. I think for that reason it will get butchered. I'm pretty well versed in names, so it's rare when I don't know one. The only other to screw me up was Sioban. How the heck can that be pronounced Shavonne?

Don't get me wrong, I still love the name! But I had to pick between two. :)

[sweetserenity71.livejournal.com]

I completely understand and I'm glad you found the one that works for you and that you love! :)