My husband really likes the name Alyssa for some reason. I think it is okay, but too common. I'm a preschool teacher and for the past few years there has pretty much been at least one Alyssa in my class each year (Two years ago there were 3 in a class of 15!). I also like more traditional names, and my husband usually does too. We've gotten some great suggestions on here that I love, but he still likes Alyssa best and I'm just not completely sold on it. I'd really like to hear other impressions of the name to see if it's just me. Do you think its too common? What are other ways to spell it? Do you think it works for an adult?

Feel free to suggest middle names and other names as well. Thanks!
Glenna, Alyssa Marie is the name my husband loves.
I'm sure we will find a happy compromise, but naming this baby has been a battle. With our boys we had names we both liked immediately.

i like the name but would never use because i have many friends who named their daughter that... but its pretty!!

I like it, it's normal. Some variations of the spelling might be Alissa or Aliessa. Also, how about Alicia. Some middle names might be Lorraine, Marie, Michelle. I think it would also work when she is an adult. My compliments to you and your husband on choosing a normal name for your child. Congrats to you both.

I always think of a very pretty and petite woman because of Alyssa Milano

I like Alyssa. It's very popular, but I like it nonetheless!

what about the name Alyssa Kate