Does the name Janayla sound ghetto?

I am naming her after my grandma Janie and my mom Thelma. Everytime I tell people what her name is going to be, they give me THAT look. What do you think?

Does the name Janayla sound ghetto?
Well I believe in naming a child after elders in our family. I have 3 daughters the first is Delisha the second is Brittany and my moms name is Thelma and my name is Tiffany so naturally I gave up on names and named my third child Stephanie Debresha Thelma and I don't think of it as ghetto because there is nothing ghetto about any of us. But alls to say the choice is all yours congrats too you
Reply:I see no "thelma" in that name. The there is an "A" and an "L" in both names, but otherwise there is no link.





I think the name will be confusing. You could maybe edit it a little? Remember you can use the middle name, too!
Reply:i think first of all its your baby so you can name it whatever you want. second of all, that name is so cute, and it has more style than like mary or some joe blow name
Reply:It does sound kind of ghetto, but if it's what you want, go for it.


You might want to consider giving her that for her middle name, or taking letters from both names to create a new one (such as Amie).


You do get points for creativity, by the way. Congratulations on the new addition, and best of luck!
Reply:I know you said you dont like Jane but maybe you should reconsider it. It is such a classic. Names like that never go out of style. What about changing it to Janelle? (like Ja-nell) Good luck.
Reply:How about Jinaya or Jimaya. Janayla does sound sort of ghetto just think when she grows up.
Reply:Yes, it sounds ghetto. Why not just name her Janie Thelma or Thelma Jane?
Reply:Oh Yeah...WAY too ghetto! Gross
Reply:no!! its sounds perfectly cute and unique thats the beauty of it!
Reply:It doesn't sound ghetto but it is unique.
Reply:It doesnt sound ghetto to me at all %26amp;i'm white.to me that is as beautiful as some poetry I've read. hope this helps you
Reply:I think it's a cute name. Name your daughter whatever YOU want to name her; not based on what other people think.
Reply:well honestly? it kinda does, maybe you should name her Thelma Janie _______ or Janie Thelma _______
Reply:i actually like it and its not tooghetto but not old fashioned either which is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:If you like it then I like it. She is your daughter. Don't worry what others think.
Reply:Yes it does, .............. id rather name my kid and old name then i name you have to tell everyone how to say or spell.
Reply:I like the name Jalynn. I think "Janayla" will be challenging for some to pronounce. Beside you do not want her resume to be chunked in the garbage, because the hiring person can not pronounce it. Just a thought.....
Reply:No it's fine.
Reply:yeah it kinda does...


how about: Jayla?


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Reply:OK, I don't want to sound mean, but I think it does sound a little ghetto. What if you gave your daughter a first name all of her own and a middle name that combines the 2, she'll still have the unique name honoring Janie and Thelma but in her middle name and not as her first...
Reply:I think Jayla sounds better than Janalya.. I think Jayla is a gorgeous name!!


Congrats on your baby girl
Reply:Only if her middle name will be Schnequah....
Reply:yes
Reply:i luv that name. or you can go with Janyla





Janyla Tyteanna
Reply:i like it its cute
Reply:It does have a "I just made this name up" sound to it. I don't think it communicates the love for your mom and grandma the way you intend...that's why people are giving you that look.





Why not give her two wonderful names, not one combined name. Like Thelma Jane, or Janice Therese (using the first letters but not the real names. Those are classic names, they have a simplicity and elegance to them that a made-up name can never match.





I think the combined name thing is a trend that will not last, and a name is for a lifetime.


Good Luck.
Reply:no its sounds cute


that is a good idea


also if you are secound guessing yourself


maybe make that the middle name





good luck


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Reply:To be honest, yes!
Reply:Who cares what we think. It is what you think that is important.





I would tell you if I like it or not, but I'm not sure on the pronunciation. I like the spelling of it though.
Reply:I dont really get Janayla out of Janie and Thelma but hey go with it if that is what you like...


Why not use...Why not pick a name that you actually like that begins with the letter J and a middle name that is a name that you like that begins with the letter T instead of creating a name!
Reply:I don't like Janayla. sorry.


how about:


Jema - J from Janie and ma from Thelma


Jana - Jan from Janie and a from Thelma


Jilla - Ji from Janie and la from Thelma


personally I like Jema