What do you think of the name Leilani (pronounced Lay Lah Nee)?

It's Hawaiian and it means heavenly child or heavenly flower. I love it because of it's meaning, but I nor my husband come from Hawaiian decent. Would it be inappropriate to give our child a Hawaiian name being that we are not?

What do you think of the name Leilani (pronounced Lay Lah Nee)?
So pretty!! And I don't think it should matter b/c ppl name their kids French names and Spanish names and they're not!
Reply:I think it's absolutely beautiful. I knew it was Hawaiian when I first read the question, before I opened it. :) Love the name. ^^
Reply:i love that name it sounds beautiful
Reply:Cute! I love the name.. beautiful choice.


and no it wouldn't be inappropriate to name you're child a Hawaiian name .. its unique.
Reply:I love it.....


and it would sound especially well with Elizabeth as a middle name....


Leilani Elizabeth.....
Reply:I know of a couple girls with this name and they were both born in Hawaii. It's beautiful. Because it's obviously a Hawaiian name, I think you should have some sort of association with Hawaii...as simple as a vacation there with your hubby.
Reply:It's a beautiful name I have a Spanish friend and that's her daugthers name and her other one name is Larissa.
Reply:It's a beautiful name!








It does'nt matter what herritage you are. If you like that name then go for it!





Most people don't even respect the herritage of a name. But you do. So yes it is appropriate that you use it.








Best wishes and Good Luck!





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Reply:My husband and I gave one of our twins a hawaiian name and neither of us are of any hawaiian decent. It isn't inappropriate and I like the name you chose. Plus the added benefit, your daughters name probably will never make it onto a top 10 or even 100 list. One of our girls Samantha is always on at least the top 100, Kalia is never on any list. Congratulations!!!
Reply:Go for it. We were gonna give that name to my sis when she was born (this was in Germany), but then my mom changed her mind last minute. I didn't even know back then that's it's a Hawaiian name. I live here in Hawaii now... go ahead and give your child that name, if you wish. It's a pretty name.
Reply:Very pretty..!!
Reply:its pretty but its really overdone


its nice if you dont mind your baby having the same name as everyone else
Reply:nothing is "inappropriate"....it's YOUR baby...you can name it whatever you like. so what if you are not hawaiian...its special to you.





I for one think its cute, although I like leila or leyla better (personally).
Reply:lovely name for a little girl!
Reply:I love that name.. its really different and sounds sweet.. i dont think it matters much that is of hawaiian decent
Reply:It's a beautiful Hawaiian name, I love it! If it is your child then I think it's okay to name her whatever you please. It doesn't matter where you come from, be happy with your decision. Aloha and Mahalo
Reply:Its a pretty name I love it!
Reply:I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT NAME.


VERY PRETTY.


VERY UNIQUE





CONGRATS :)
Reply:It is very cute!!!!





If you want to mainstream it, you could spell it Lelaney. I like it either way though.





Leilani Paige is cute!