Can someone help with an American baby name?
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OK I'm in the UK, daughter is British but married to an American & they're both living here + have baby due in November. So the names debate is hotting up! Daughter is really into the Hawaiian name "Leilani"; but her hubby says that in the States Leilani is a is a clichéd Hawaiian name and a bit of a joke, and the baby will be half American and will back backwards and forwards to USA.
Sooooo daughter would like me check with you guys .. is the name a bit of a joke name in the USA... or is it not?? :-s
This seems like the random postings board :happy:
OK I'm in the UK, daughter is British but married to an American & they're both living here + have baby due in November. So the names debate is hotting up! Daughter is really into the Hawaiian name "Leilani"; but her hubby says that in the States Leilani is a is a clichéd Hawaiian name and a bit of a joke, and the baby will be half American and will back backwards and forwards to USA.
Sooooo daughter would like me check with you guys .. is the name a bit of a joke name in the USA... or is it not?? :-s
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No Way! I think it is beautiful!0
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I don't know about joke but it IS a very Hawaiin name. Nothing wrong with that though...0
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i think it's a beautiful name.0
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I have never heard of anyone thinking that name is a joke, I think it's very pretty.0
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Never heard of that name in the US. Of course the most popular names seem to come from Television I think. Whatever is popular at the moment. I think the name is beautiful. Also when she gets older if she wants to shorten it, it could become Lani.
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I know a few ladies named Leilani over here in the states. Where I live, I don't think it is considered a joke name, it just isn't a common name. The ladies I know that have the name are in their 50's, so I think it may just be a little outdated. I personally think the name is beautiful. I think she should go with whatever she likes. Names come and go in popularity...so what might not be popular now, may be very popular in a few years time. Good Luck and congrats on the new baby! :flowerforyou:0
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Here is a link to the website about the name. It IS very popular in the US, but it didn't even make it to the top 10 outside of the US. This link will also tell you the meaning and origin. It is very beautiful!!!!
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Leilani0 -
pretty...........
but it does remind me of the Miley Virus clothing line....anything Virus is exactly that according to all the kids around here.0 -
As long as the kid's last name is not something that would ryhme unfortunately like "Leilani Bobani" why not?
I am betting the father would like for his daughter some very boring dowdy name like Eunice or Gertrude because Leilani is a very pretty name that lends itself to equally pretty nicknames like "Leila", "Lee", or "Lani". I live on the east coast of the US and I know of one Leilani who is about 6. She isn't Hawiian.0 -
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This seems like the random postings board :happy:
OK I'm in the UK, daughter is British but married to an American & they're both living here + have baby due in November. So the names debate is hotting up! Daughter is really into the Hawaiian name "Leilani"; but her hubby says that in the States Leilani is a is a clichéd Hawaiian name and a bit of a joke, and the baby will be half American and will back backwards and forwards to USA.
Sooooo daughter would like me check with you guys .. is the name a bit of a joke name in the USA... or is it not?? :-s
Nothing wrong with Leilani. I've only known 1 Leilani and she was indeed Hawaiian but I've known a similarly named Lelana and she was a 30 year old blond hair blue eyed Georgia peach. Perhaps her hubby just doesn't like the name so he used that reasoning. They should come up with something they both love. It may take some time to find a common name they both cherish but it will happen! Luckily we had a boy because my husband thought all of my girl names sounded like stripper names!0 -
beautiful name! I have a cousin in the Philippines with the same name0
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I agree, not a joke at all! I think it's a very pretty name!0
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It's a very feminine name
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I like that name. It is very unique. One thing her in America we try to pick unusual names sometimes. My suggestion would be to have him call her Lily if he doesn't like it. That is American and can have the best of both 0
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I have two granddaughters who are part hawaiian, ages 7 and 5, One named Noelani and one named Keala. I think hawaiian names are beautiful and very feminine.0
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I think what he may be referring to is the fact that on most TV shows if there are females from Hawaii, they are usually named Leilani. I think it is a beautiful name but very popular as far as TV goes.0
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I'm from New England and have worked in daycare programs for a couple of years now. We've had 2-3 Lelani's come and go of an race or color. If it fits her, there's no reason not to name her Lalani!0
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I know 2 women named Leilani. One is my nurse practioner who is in her 30s, I'd guess. The other is a friend, who is 19, not Hawaiian, and she does go by "Lani." So it's not unheard of, but it is a less common name of Hawaiian origin.0
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I personally think Lelani is a beautiful name.. I have only met 1 & she was hawaiian.. A variation of that name is LEILA (Layla, Laila the spellings are ENDLESS) is becoming VERY VERY popular here in the US. I have FOUR girlfriends & 3-4 different strangers I know of who have named their baby girls Layla.. Its beautiful too & Im sure its not caught on to the UK yet!! Good luck with your new granddaughter! Have a blast!0
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I also agree it is a beautiful name!0
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My niece's middle name is Leilani, she comes from Hawaiian decent (mom's side) and
full blown American redneck (dad's side).
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It has been used as a joke unfortunately. In high school, everyone teased a girl there named Leilani saying "Everyone's had a chance to lay lani" or "her parents even advertised in her name that she will put out"0
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Great replies everyone. thank you! :drinker: I have passed them all on!
Boomstick, that did vaguely occur to me, I just wasn't sure whether the kids would really do that... it's been a while since I was at High School 0 -
my youngest daughters best friend is named leilani she is part Hawaiian age 9 and goes by lani, I think it is a beautiful name and almost every kid in school get teased for something so if they really like the name they should go for it0
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BTW I have not doubt at all I'll still be around here in November, so will get back to y'all and let you know the decision 0
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Its pretty but ive never heard anyone or met anyone with that name. I live on the East Coast in NC 0
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Leilani is a very pretty name. I've never heard of the joke though. However you can always suggest to name her after me ~ Patricia Marie ~ my birthday is in November too LOL its ok, they don't have to, I just had to through that one out there. Good luck with the baby name search. 0
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Layla, Laney, Lena, Lani, Leila, Liya, and Lei are some similar names that may work as a compromise? Although, I think Leilani is pretty, too. ( :0
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I think it is beautiful. I have a Polynesian/Hawaiian friend named Nanani, and I find that beautiful too. Can't wait to hear the verdict!0
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