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Isabella in West of Scotland

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Winglet · 24/02/2014 19:17

This seems to be the name that my DH and both like the most that we can agree on, but all the info seems to be how popular it is.

Last year in Scotland it wasn't even in the top 20, so I'm wondering is it much more popular down south? If there is anyone from Glasgow, or roundabouts could you let me know if you know any. I don't want her to have the same name as 5 girls in her year come high school.

Thanks

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AmelieRose · 24/02/2014 19:23

Hi Winglet. I'm a teacher in a big secondary school in Glasgow and not a single Isabella!

I do know one charming Isabella who lives in England, but it's not a popular name here... Gorgeous name choice!

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Magix · 24/02/2014 19:27

I'm in the west of Scotland and I know one who is 9 . Hth

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Atavistic · 24/02/2014 19:28

I have 4 in primary, 15 miles outside of Glasgow, and there is one Isabella, aged 6, out of all their classes.

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florascotia · 24/02/2014 20:30

Top ten baby names in Scotland by Council region here:
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/files2/stats/popular-forenames/2013/babiesnames-2013-t3.pdf

Excellent website from Scotland's general Register Office - has top 100 names, and trends etc:
www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/theme/vital-events/births/popular-names/babies-first-names-2013/detailed-tables.html

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DessieLou · 24/02/2014 22:23

I'm on the west coast and there is none that i know of round here. Lovely name and i love Bella as a nn.

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SimplySara · 24/02/2014 23:01

I know if one Isabelle but no Isabella. It is one of my DH favourite names so we are agonising about its popularity too!

We are based in Glasgow

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SimplySara · 24/02/2014 23:16

Terrible autocorrect on that last post, sorry!

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Winglet · 25/02/2014 10:37

Hey folks,

Thanks for the info. I'm about 90% set on it now :)

I have been kind of wondering if the reason it isn't popular here is because a lot of people have had a granny or great great Auntie along the lines of Bella or Isa?? Haha.

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Magix · 25/02/2014 10:41

Winglet I've PMd you

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squoosh · 25/02/2014 10:47

Probably, I think Isobel and its variants are still seen as Granny names of the non chic variety in Scotland. Although Isabella would probably be seen as a bit too 'fancy' for Presbyterian tastes of yore!