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Sofia vs Isabel

30 replies

ddas · 04/10/2012 14:24

Both myself and DH love these two names but can't decide between them & as we have a long double barrel surname have chosen not to have a middle name so can't use both!

What do you like/dislike/prefer about them to help us decide. DH thinks that maybe Sofia will get called Sophie instead which we aren't so keen on but can't see why anyone would do that.

If helps background to why we chose these 2 names: want something that can be said in both Spanish & English as my family is originally Spanish (another reason we're not having a middle name as it's also not something that is normally done in Spain) and something not too long that can go with a long surname.

Feel free to to suggest others too.

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wigglesrock · 04/10/2012 14:58

I have a Sofia, her name is never shortened to Sophie, occasionally she gets Fia. What about Ana/Anna?

Rooble · 04/10/2012 14:34

My DS has three of each (!) in his class (Y1) plus a Sophie. How about Gabriella? Or Elena?
None of the Sofia's get abbreviated to Sophie btw.

notso · 04/10/2012 14:30

I prefer Sofia, it's very pretty.

Not fussed on Isabel don't know why but it always reminds me of a cross old woman even though I know several cute Isabels.

BobbysBeardOfWonder · 04/10/2012 14:30

Not much help am I Grin

BobbysBeardOfWonder · 04/10/2012 14:30

Well I have an Isabella Smile I would've considered Sofia but DH's cousin's DD has the name & I felt it would be better to go with completely new name. Sad cos I love the name too.