Baby Names
32 Popular Baby Names That Are Often Mispronounced
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Isla
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To pronounce the “s” or not to pronounce the “s,” that is the big question for many people who come across someone with the name Isla. You wouldn’t think that a short name with four letters could give people a lot of trouble, but Isla shows a seemingly simple name can leave some scratching their heads. It is a Scottish name and it is actually the name of a river. It means island, too. No, you do not pronounce the “s.” Nameberry states the correct pronunciation is “eye-la.” (Now you know how to say the actress’ name.) You want to get your pronunciation straight because the name’s popularity has shot up since 2005, according to BabyCenter.
