Lyla
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Origin of the name Lila:
Derived from the Arabic leila (night, dark beauty) or the Persian leila (dark-haired). Its use in England began with George Byon's poem "The Giaour" (1813).
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My name is Lyla. Whenever someone asks my name and I tell them, they always say "That's a pretty name!" Or "that's beautiful." I never found it so special myself, but apparently, everyone likes it. Though, it is a pretty unique name. I have not met anyone in person with the name Lyla, let alone the same spelling. I like that, though, because it makes me feel special. However, when I was younger I remember always getting upset because they never had necklaces or mugs with my name on it, and now I think: Who care? Who wants to be like everybody else?
The odd person would pronounce it wrong, but now they almost never do.
I really like this name, but someimes the spelling is a little awkard. I sort of like the spelling "Lila" better, but they have the same pronunciation.
I definitely recommond this name for a nice, youthful family!- Nicknames for Lyla: | Edit
My name is Lyla, and my friends call me "Lee-lie" or "Lula" but they're just being goofy. Normally they just shorten it to "Lye" like, "Lie," because it is pronounced "LIE-lah."
- Meanings and history of the name Lyla: | Edit
Alterative spelling of Lila, possibly a feminine form of Lyle.
- Famous real-life people named Lyla: | Edit
Tracy McGrady, professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets, has a daughter named Lyla.
Diane Sawyer's real first name is Lyla
Lyla Gilman, daughter of Lady Rose Windsor (daughter of the Duke of Gloucester) and her husband George Gilman, born 2010.- Lyla in song, story & screen: | Edit
Lila Fowler, character in the Sweet Valley High books
Lyla Lerrol, character in Superman comic books
Lyla Garrity, a fictional character, played by Minka Kelly, in "Friday Night Lights."
"Lyla," song by the band Oasis.
Lyla Novacek, a fictional character played by Keri Russell, in the movie "August Rush."
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Global Popularity of the Name Lyla
- #222 in United States
- #231 in Canada (Alberta)
- #292 in Scotland
- #296 in Canada (British Columbia)
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