pronounced "eye-leen". completely honest opinions, please.
2007-10-30 14:16:35 · 38 answers · asked by Tomboy with girly tendencies 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I do NOT mean Eileen. Aileen is the traditional Gaelic spelling.
2007-10-30 14:21:53 · update #1
I love that name!
2007-10-30 14:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by cygnetmom 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like it. I would use the Eileen spelling, but Aileen looks pretty. I also like that there won't likely be a hundred of them in her class without it being a made-up name.
2007-10-30 15:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by adoptive mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some Hispanic cultures, Aileen is pronounced "aay-leen"
I personal prefer that pronunciation, but that's just me.
I honestly feel you have chosen a beautiful name and it's not difficult to pronounce or to spell, so you're good to go.
Congratulations.
2007-10-30 14:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Ariana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While Eileen strikes me as dated, I quite like Aileen in its Celtic glory.
And in this age of Kaleighs, Brynlees and Maicees, arguing that the Aileen spelling will be confusing is a bit ridiculous. :)
2007-10-30 14:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was the name of the girl who played Annie in the movie. Aileen Quinn, I believe. Cute.
2007-10-30 14:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Who's sarcastic? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an old-fashioned name that's been around for several generations. It's also spelled, "Eileen, Ilene, and Eilene." If you like old-fashioned names, it's very feminine and reminds me of linen and lace. I like it. I had a cousin with that name, but she spelled it with an "E" instead of "A". Either way is okay, and pronounced the same.
2007-10-30 14:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good Scottish name. I think that spelling gives it a more exotic feel. I like the old Gaelic names. Siobhan is another I like.
2007-10-30 14:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by MajorTom © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loe the pronunciation, hate the spelling. As a teacher I forsee everyone trying to say it like "ale-leen"
2007-10-30 14:19:11 · answer #8 · answered by Tink 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its a cute name but i think lots of people would pronounce it "ay-leen" in stead of the traditional Eileen. i figure you're doing the A instead of the E to try and be different but you don't want your daughter to have to go through life constantly correcting people!
2007-10-30 14:19:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It makes me think of Clay Aiken, you know that flamboyant guy from American Idol? And it sounds like a girl's name so if you're naming a boy you might want to change it.
2007-10-30 14:19:17 · answer #10 · answered by Toadzard 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"completely honest opinions" ? OK. I think of trailer trash when I see the name Aileen because of Aileen Wuornos, female serial killer, skanky hooker.
2007-11-03 08:27:05 · answer #11 · answered by Ruby 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋