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Beautiful name, it really has grown on me.

It is the 4, 770th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.

But feel free in knowing that your nieces name isnt being pronounced wrong when it is Eye-luh, either, unless your brother/sister named her in Costa Rican Spanish. It makes me snicker a little when some name enthusiasts from the US call it trendy and then propose Charlotte or the very similar in sound Lila, both of which are much, much, much, much more trendy than Isla which hasn't even made the top 1000 yet.

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Being that it's not too common in the US made it stand out and I wasn't quite sure if it was in a good way or bad way. I love the name Isla. posted by This has been one of my favourite names since I saw Isla Fisher in Home and Away well over ten years ago. About 20 days after her death, Gradons boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, also died by suicide. You are posting a comment as a guest. Im not sure how this is pronounced. My granddaughter is named Isla and her middile name is my mother's name, Mae. Can you get to mackinac island in winter.

I prefer Aila or Ayla, because I dislike the silent S in Isla. If you live in an area like that, it's better to choose a name that's pronounced the same way in Spanish and English.

I guess it helps that's she married to Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat). My daughter's name is Isla. :).

Who cares how many other people have that name? What more could you ask for in a name! I find both Isla and Ilsa to be very pretty names (I have both German and British ancestry). I was certain this beautiful name would be for my first daughter. Holbox is about two hours north of Cancun and is accessed by a ferry from the small town of Chiquila. The archipelago was uninhabited until 1419, when the Portuguese navigator Joo Gonalves Zarco landed in Madeira. John Hammond in TLW pronounced it as 'Ila Nubler' (silent s in Isla, neither syllable in Nublar stressed), which is the same pronounciation that I've always used (and the only commonality I have with Sir Dickie Attenborough is that I'm also British).

I'm also concerned that people wouldn't pronounce it EYE-LAH like it's supposed to be, but rather say IS-LAH incorrectly. I hope this is helps (: Being first generation Scottish, Ive loved this name for many, many years.

Death in Paradise is filmed in Guadeloupe which doubles for the fictional island of Saint Marie. So all in all this is a really pretty name, and if I had a daughter I would consider this.

These countries have interrelated histories and populations over hundreds of years of interaction. I'm sure many girls with this name are under the age of 5. I havent met any Islas. The second daughter of Peter Phillips (son of Princess Anne and eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II) and his wife Autumn is named Isla Elizabeth. I don't find it classic; it's not like Elizabeth-Emma-Charlotte Sophia it is very trendy and I think it will be dated in ten years; as happened to other names like Kelly Gemma Nicola Samantha etc Hmmm, I instantly think of an eye. Sweet name. This name is extremely popular in the UK now, and it is definitely gaining some popularity in the States. There's a girl in my class at school who I sit next to called Isla. Eye-la? We hope this website has brought extra humor and fun to the process of coming up with baby names and that you have not taken the Genie too seriously. I love the name Isla. guest

I would say Eye-la but a lot of people may say Iss-la. It sounds very trashy. Nell Its too short and I immediately think of an eye. Comments are left by users of this website. If youre a native Michigander, you know that this popular Northern Michigan destination is correctly pronounced MACK-in-awe Island. So growing up my nickname has always been Rock Island (Piedra Isla). It is a beautiful name and I'm sad to see it referred to as "trashy" in the very ignorant comment above. But the correct Spanish pronunciation of Isla is Eye-lah. A village near Waimea visited by Cpt Cook during his 3rd voyage. Please keep your comments positive and helpful.

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Ideas differ about the derivation of the name Islay. I'm not sure how hard that is to comprehend.

Isla is also a Turkey/Persian name for girls. This is a beautiful name that I have loved since Isla Fisher was in 'Home and Away'!

It's a weird situation. New Guinea is the second largest island in the world, exceeded in size only by Greenland. One of my favorite names, but I am concerned that it is becoming popular due to the actress Isla Fisher (whom I hadn't heard of until a few weeks ago). Various possibilities have been put forward, including "island divided in two" and "the law island", while it also has been suggested that the name derives from a Pictish princess called Ile, who lived around 650-700 AD. Isla June would be a good combo, I would totally use this name, honestly a bit better than Ayla!

Like Jurassic Park's Isla Nublar. As a Pre-K teacher, I dont want my daughter to be Isla M. Or Isla C. My name is Isla and I usually get called is-la and even Elsa.

How could you not understand why it's popular on this board, anon? I know of someone called 'Eilla', and it is pronounced the same, but apparently it is extremely rare to spell it this way!

Soooo trendy it will be a dated name in the future like Debbie or Jennifer. With it's popularity, it's less likely to get mispronounced. At night time we werent allowed a lot of alcohol, she said.

Maybe it's due to the fact that I'm Mexican and my parents and everyone around me has pronounced it as the Spanish word for island, "E-sla". If you can say island, you can say Isla. It's a godsdamn name.

Today, Swona is owned by two Orcadian farmers but the land is not worked given it is so hard to reach, it is understood. That would get you noticed. In 2020, Beatrice was the 7th most common baby name for girls born in Finland.

Isla is a really nice name for a girl. Isla Hitchens (ne Black) was a pure-blood witch and the sister of Sirius, Phineas Nigellus, and Elladora Black.

2019 Telltale, Incorporated. It also means brilliance and twilight.

Isla is also Finnish. It confuses many people.

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The Spanish pronunciation of this name is beautiful. In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Isla who is registered female with the Social Security Administration.

There is no Nack in Mackinaw or aw! As the islands are in Costa Rica, iz-la would be the commonly accepted pronunciation. I read it came from the Gaelic word "Aileach" which means "rocky place". If you live in Australia everyone will call her Izzla.

Uhnot everybody speaks with a spanish accent. Can't go wrong with either! Isla is not a rare or unusual name anymore. Isla is the Spanish word for island. However, the English shortened it to the present name: Mackinac..

Plus she is so adorable! For this reason, I probably wouldn't use it here in Canada. Finnish name day September 14. posted by posted by Its been said that Native Americans thought the shape of the island resembled a turtle, so they named it Mitchimakinak meaning big turtle. Then, the French used their own version of the original pronunciation and named it Michilimackinac. Isla is super popular where I live, and I find it a bit too cutesy.

Do your baby a favour! Isla is actually my name; I'm Scottish but I live in the US. This should be pronounced IS-luh, it sounds better that way.

:: 1 year ago |. it'st no ila nublar its isla(is-la) nublar. Today, the TMI-2 reactor is permanently shut down and 99% of its fuel has been removed. Islay (or Isla) (A) is pronounced Eye-la. When is the best time to visit mackinac island?

I don't understand why anyone would be put off by it being Spanish and pronounced differently, though it is a Scottish name. I cant figure out how this even became popular. Anyone got any ideas? I like this name mostly because of the meaning Spanish for island, and also comes from the word island. It's just Spanish for "island". I hate this name, I have no clue why it is so popular among people on this site (opinion board) it drives me crazy and the name isn't even the slight bit nice!

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Fan ran. My sister was about to be named Isla or Olivia, but she honestly looks like none of those.

This name most likely became popular because it's hard to pronounce. Um, no more than Isobel or Rose.

It's about as trendy as Ivy or Catherine. She married a Muggle named Bob Hitchens, and was struck off the Black Family tree and disowned as a result. my daughter is called Isla - the name is an anagram of my wife's name Lisa, it is also the name of the famous Island of Isla who produce some great Whisky.

It's as classic as Ava and Sophia. Its very disappointing, but Im looking for another name because of this.

Isn't Scotland part of Britain? This name is definitely going to date. Mild, short summers and long, cold winters. Family friends have named their daughters Isla after meeting me, and I couldn't be happier with my name :). Also Finnish name. Isla Black is Sirus Black's Great-Great Aunt in the Harry Potter series. Another nauseatingly trendy name that I've gotten sick of hearing. Isla Traquair (born 1980) is a Scottish broadcast journalist, currently working on Five News. We talk about books, toys, of course the films, and more. People are either going to misspell it or mispronounce it despite the fact that it's uber popular in the US. However, it is bound to be mispronounced and misspelled consistently. The fact that it translates in other languages just adds depth to it, in my opinion. In love with the name Isla!

For years it never bothered me. That'll do for me, though I don't get irritated by the other way. Isla is also a modern Finnish name. Wayyyyyy too over used and I dont know why either! DO NOT CALL HER ISLA!

it'st no ila nublar its isla(is-la) nublar. Its rise in popularity will make this moniker less likely to mispronounce. This is a Scottish name. Lovely name but has become quite trendy and common where I am.

She can be annoying sometimes but most of the time we're friends.

She played Miss McKenzie, the librarian, in the movie version of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Audrey and Isla are perfection!

The reactor coolant system is fully drained and the radioactive water decontaminated and evaporated. lego jurassic world: legend of isla nublar, "jurassic world: fallen kingdom" in Korean, "the lost world: jurassic park" in Korean, "konosuba: god's blessing on this wonderful world!

There are Isla's of all ages (many long dead) all over the world. And islands are lovely and peaceful, so this makes a sweet choice of a name! They are situated in the Pacific Ocean about 605 miles (1,000 kilometers) west of northern South America. :: 1 year ago |.

Why do many people in Britain like this name? Guest Remember when, in Jurassic Park, John Hammond said to Grant and Ellie I own an islandoff the coast of Costa Rica?.

It's a pretty name for a girl.

New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. We pronounce it as Eez-la, I personally find it a lot more beautiful, than the English pronunciation. I hadn't heard of this name until I saw Wedding Crashers. I would say the same about Isabella and Olivia although Isla is a bit more distinct and has a different feel. I feel like its going to be the new Isabella. Im not sure why I originally thought the pronunciation was is-la when its really eye-la. Quite nice, but I can see it becoming an old person's name. I prefer the Spanish pronunciation (ees-la) Over the English pronunciation (eye-luh).

Otherwise the name seems to have emerged around that time with no obvious reason for it. Maybe it would be easier to spell it like Ayla.

We don't want too popular!

https://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/finland/2020, https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/name-days/name-day-search.html. Lana I like it but I can't decide between Ayla and this.

Thanks! Trendy doesn't have to equal bad though. I think it's beautiful. People will misspell and mispronounce it all the time.

I put a lot of thought into her name. My friend's aunt decided to name her baby after my name, so I think you should consider this name! Ees-la is the Spanish pronunciation of the name meaning Island. You get so many compliments, and can be a great conversation starter. Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna have been said a handful of times across all the films. It just has a different meaning; in Hebrew, it means "oak tree" and in Turkish it means "halo" or "moonlight". Its just a boring name *yawn*. I love Audrey! There is a singer in Ireland called Isla Grant.

We pronunce her name like "eye-luh."

However, I feel as if its getting too popular now.

Joe Piney doesn't pronounce the s in isla he says ila instead. According to an inquest in April 2019, Gradon died by suicide after taking cocaine and alcohol.

posted by I love this name, it's so nice and uncommon. Princess Isla is a princess in "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses". I love this name! Are cars allowed on mackinac island in the winter?

Nothing much to add.

There were 4 Islas in my ante-natal class 2 years ago!

It's quite lovely. I personally have a name that has always been said wrong at first, and I've constantly had to correct it.

This name is quite short, though. It rolls off the tongue and makes me think of a blond angel or something. I know someone called Isla and they dont usually mispronounce it or misspell it. The island is volcanic, rising to a maximum elevation of 1,550 feet (474 metres); a chain of rugged hills with little vegetation runs east-west.

I like the pronunciation "Eees-lah".

Thanks! I don't know why some people are calling this a "trendy" name.

Isla Nublar (Spanish for "Cloudy Island") yes that may be true but i'm sure michael crichton as well as steven speilburg will tell you that it is pronounced isla(esla or however the pronunciation is spelled) i'm merely pointing out that it is being pronounced incorrectly. Sure, people will mispronounce it, though I think most Americans would recognize the name from ISLA Fisher and know how to say it. Copyright 2005 - 2022 Zimris, LLC. It's just that the "s" and "l" are switched in position. It's not top 1000 yet (so rare) and I do think the confusion with the Spanish word "island" will prevent it ever topping the charts.

Joe Piney doesn't pronounce the s in isla he says ila instead. When I first saw this name, I read it as Iz-la. I would totally use this, just one of my faves! It's practically unheard of in the US but the situation must be different elsewhere? Geography & Climate: Mountains, trees, rivers but poor rocky soil that was difficult to farm and unsuitable for crops. Isla isn't just a variant of Islay; there are two rivers in Scotland called Isla. Hi open to suggestions.

I love this name but I would personally spell it Aisla. Plus she really isn't that huge of a star, so I doubt it would become overused. It is amazing how popular it has become. Didn't know how to pronounce it at first but I just had to be told once and now its pretty simple. It seems to be getting popular though. It's really pretty. It's not super appealing. The name pronounced the first way is terrible, but when its pronounced correctly it is so beautiful! :: 1 year ago |. Thanks for visiting. posted by

"Isla" is the Spanish word for island. You are overstating things. I've had people explain to me and condescendingly so, that it's bizarre to like the Spanish word island as a name, even AFTER hearing the explanation it's used as a Scottish name and said differently. Well I like that it means island.

It's hot right now or becoming hot.

I love traditional Scottish names, they have a lovely sound. Beautiful meaning ('island' in Spanish), but not really my thing. Even Hammond has referenced it as 'Ila' in either the first or second movie (I don't remember which). I don't think of Audrey as being over used.

I love the sound of this name, but I would probably give it as a middle name because some people might not know how to pronounce it. Required fields are marked *, $MMT = window.$MMT || {}; $MMT.cmd = $MMT.cmd || [];$MMT.cmd.push(function(){ $MMT.display.slots.push(["e4dfcfef-850c-4618-9790-a3adb0520089"]); }), $MMT = window.$MMT || {}; $MMT.cmd = $MMT.cmd || [];$MMT.cmd.push(function(){ $MMT.display.slots.push(["499a613b-b55a-4864-9406-3247b849f4dd"]); }). Your email address will not be published. Isla is a traditional Scottish name, and has been used as a given name for centuries. I am looking for a name that is pretty but respectable(no one will look at us like we have 2 heads haha)! For all baby name poll questions, complaints, or improvementscontact us. My favorite Scottish name! It is sad to see some negative comments by people who won't even leave a name! It seems to be catching on in the United States, too; over 2, 000 girls were given this name in 2014 in the US. The Spanish word Isla is unrelated. Love Island wanted to steer clear of that malarkey so alcohol intake is closely monitored by producers. Spelling it Ayla or Aila is much better. The islands emerged from the bottom of the sea in the form of astonishing volcanic upheavals. Isla is pronounced eye-la, like island. Its human abandonment has led to many natural riches, however, with the island a Site of Special Scientific Interest where a number of rare plants can be found. Over 1100 of it's 1500 bearers were born in the past five years. This is how it is written in Farsi: I love the name Isla. The most important thing when choosing a name is that is that it makes you happy. It is a wonderful name, and I get compliments on it.

legend of crimson" in Korean, "lego jurassic world: legend of isla nublar" . Lots of Americans haven't even heard of it and assume it's the Spanish word for island being used as a name. It is ALSO a traditional Scottish name. I feel like this will always get mispronounced though. well i've already caught the first blooper so to speak on the games preview trailer. I dont like the name much. Your email address will not be published.

The name day for Isla in Finland is September 14. Word. Anyway, I adore this name. Additionally, popping fireworks within South Padre Island city limits is against the law, he said.Theyre not allowed in the city limits or on the beach, Fowler said. just thought i would point it out see how many of you caught it when watching the trailer of jp the game on the main telltale games website. Plus Paloma means pigeon in Spanish, which is the symbol of peace. Isla is lovely, but it's very trendy right now.

It's even soothing to say it out loud!

The Rhode Island Colony was classified as one of the New England Colonies. Both Islay and Isla are anglicised spellings of their Gaelic name Ile.

It's the Spanish pronunciation.

This name could be mispronounced quite often.

My daughters name is Isla Paloma.

Is it pronounced Mackinaw or Mackinac?

That doesn't mean it hasn't been used regularly before in some places. The pronunciation is IS-lu, even though the name was most likely adopted from British use.

Area island, 317,150 square miles (821,400 square km). Here in Europe its not a thing, I actually chose these names because they are rare over here, lol. If you like a name, use it. Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, who had been banished from the Massachusetts colony for his advocacy of religious tolerance and the separation of church and state.

Lucky for me (sarcasm) my last name happens to be Piedra, which translates to rock in English.

It's very beautiful and not overly common. Interestingly, the Scottish Isla also has a Finnish homophone, Aila, which was vastly popular for half a century, starting from the 1920s.

That's a bizarre comment.

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I love this name. I love Isla. I also quite like Kenna, although it is more unusual.

I don't think of it as a place of loneliness and isolation, but instead as something unique, beautiful, independent, unburdened by the stress of daily minutiae Not sure how the name is "overrated." It has such a pretty sound. It's one of my favourites. The Island of Kauais historic Waimea River is famous as the initial landing site of Captain James Cook, the first European explorer to establish western contact with the Hawaiian Islands.

Isla Cameron was a Scottish singer and actress.