Message: "Iola" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Iola

by LMS

7/1/2015, 9:18 AM

What do you think of the name Iola? Is it musty and old or do you think it can fit in with modern Isla?

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- crybaby

7/3/2015, 2:10 PM

Mostly it makes me think of The Hardy Boys (which I love) and I do think it could use a comeback. It's not my favorite sound but I would love to meet a little Iola more than an Isla.

- Wordsmith

7/1/2015, 6:32 PM

I love Iola! I think it's sprightly and sunny and certainly compatible with contemporary trends (without renouncing its antique patina).

- jennifer

7/1/2015, 5:46 PM

Iola Scandanavia is a local school district here, in the small towns of Iola and Scandanavia. It's a place name to me, and I could see it used. I wouldn't use it in a sibset with Isla, but for classmate sets, sure. I still think Pearl is musty, but people seem to like it more and more.

- whim +1

7/1/2015, 10:22 AM

I think the combination of sounds seems musty and would prefer Isla or Iona more.

- Billina

7/1/2015, 10:45 AM

Iona sounds sleeker to me. I don't know what it is about the 'n', but it livens things up, IMO.

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- Billina +2

7/1/2015, 9:44 AM

...Kansas.

That's the town my grandmother was from. :)

Aside from my grandmother, I think of the dippy neighbor from "Mama's Family", a show I don't expect a lot of BtNers to know about. I would never use it.

- LMS +1

7/1/2015, 9:45 AM

Oh, I know Mamas Family. Fortunately, it's not a widely known show, as you stated.

- Billina

7/1/2015, 9:50 AM

I'm surprised people see this as a pretty name. To me, it's very clunky and awkward, and not just because of the character. I must be getting old, because I am at odds with what sounds "fresh" in a way I never used to be. :/

- Ottilie

7/1/2015, 9:40 AM

I'd never think of Iola as musty and old! I think it's very endearing, and clunky-but-not.

- 2angelgoats +2

7/1/2015, 9:38 AM

I love Iola. I wouldn't use it in a sibset with Isla, it's too similar.

- LMS +1

7/1/2015, 9:40 AM

It wouldn't be in a sibset with Isla.

- 2angelgoats

7/1/2015, 9:42 AM

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood

- Tuesday (trayc53) +1

7/1/2015, 9:35 AM

Iola is really pretty! I think she could fit in for sure. The O in the middle really gives it a pop, too.

Are you pronouncing it "eye-OH-la" or more like Isla? "EYE-oh-la"? I like the first way best.

People might possibly think it's Lola at first; at least, I did when I saw your post. But there are worse problems than that.

- LMS

7/1/2015, 9:39 AM

I'm pronouncing it the former way. When saying its similar, I'm referencing its number of letters and similar look, not pronunciation.

- EMB

7/1/2015, 9:24 AM

I definitely don't think it's musty and old. It has a spunky charm to it. Personally, I love the name Iona, and this has a similar sound and vibe to it.

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