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Comments and insights on the name Twila

I am told it is from the Blackfeet indian tribe and was the name of a famous indian princess. It is supposed to mean wildflower. My parents found it on a Mission trip to Minnisota in the 1950s while working at a reservation in that area.

I think Twila's a beautiful name! It's not common and has a very pretty sound. I like the name Twila Ruth.

Personal experiences with the name Twila

I did not like my name when I was young as few could remember, spell or even pronounce it, however as I grew older it fit well with my artistic side. It is also a name that needs no last name and is very sophisitcated.

The name Twila has always been an opening to a start of a conversation. I have loved the name from a small child to date. No one really has my name and it is so unique. People always remember you because of your name.

Nicknames for Twila

it is not easy to ruin this name though I have been called Twi, and sometimes people remember it wrong and call me Twilight.

I have been called, Twiles, Twils, Twiddles, Twids, tweaze, twizzle. I find that I always have a new nickname. Love it!

Meanings and history of the name Twila

The name Twila means light in dark places. I have been told that it means "morning star." I have also heard it could be Indian name-- HOWEVER, research on the internet reveal Twyla is supposed to be an English name that means " double woven." So, this is a mystery. My name has been spelled Twila, Twilla, and Twyla. When you look up Twyla, it will also tell you that the other two are variations.

I take the "doubly woven" to mean strong. I have also read that it is an African-American name...

In Zulu- thwala means "to carry". My parents took that meaning and gave me the middle name joy, therefore Twila Joy means "To carry Joy".

Famous real-life people named Twila

Twila Paris, a wonderful Christian Singer. Twyla Tharp is a famous dancer and choreographer.

Twila in song, story & screen

There's a cat named Twyla in the CGI computer-animated movie "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses".