Leela or Layla?

[Anonymous]

What do you think and why?

[Anonymous]

Initial reaction: Leela = Indian and Layla = Arab/slightly more western or common.

LOVE both names though and know wonderful people with both names. Both people like their name.

[Anonymous]

Leela sounds like a Dr. Seuss character but Layla is pretty, if somewhat trendy.

[Anonymous]

I prefer Leyla.

[Anonymous]

Forgive me for what I am about to say:

What's wrong with Larla?

[Anonymous]

Love Leela

[Anonymous]

Laaaayla. You've got me on my knees.

[Anonymous]

Leila.

[Anonymous]

I prefer Lila. But that's just me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Initial reaction: Leela = Indian and Layla = Arab/slightly more western or common.

LOVE both names though and know wonderful people with both names. Both people like their name.

Generally agree with this PP, but Leela I think of the human Sesame Street character Layla the Eric Clapton song.

[Anonymous]

I like both, but Leela is more unusual and very sweet.

[Anonymous]

I prefer Layla. Agree with pp that Leela makes me think of children's shows.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Love Leela

+1!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Leila.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Initial reaction: Leela = Indian and Layla = Arab/slightly more western or common.

LOVE both names though and know wonderful people with both names. Both people like their name.

^^ This. Have the same cultural associations, both with specific kids I know with these names. Either works depending on what you prefer.