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Isla (given name)

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Isla
The source of the name Isla: that of Islay, an island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Pronunciation/ˈlə/ EYE-lə
GenderFeminine
Origin
Language(s)Scottish
Region of originGreat Britain or Spanish
Other names
Related namesIsela, Islay, Aisla

Isla (/ˈlə/ EYE-lə) is a feminine given name traditionally of primarily Scottish usage, derived from "Islay", which is the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is also the name of two Scottish rivers. The root word has no known origin.

The name has increased in popularity in recent years in English-speaking countries.[1][2][3]

The name in its original form was Ilay or Islay (e.g. Ilay Campbell), and it was a masculine given name, and was rare among women. Today Isla is regarded as a distinctly female name and Islay a rare male name. Other forms of the girls' name derived from alternate historical spellings of the Scottish island's name include Ile, Ila, and Eylah.

Notable people with the given name include:

References

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  1. ^ "Baby names in England and Wales: 2016".
  2. ^ Holder, Josh (17 August 2015). "The 100 most popular baby names in England and Wales in 2014 – the full list" – via The Guardian.
  3. ^ "Most Popular Male and Female First Names".