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Back again - Isabella or Isabelle?

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louisnz · 21/01/2015 11:45

Hi all,

After lots discussion we've narrowed our shortlist down for our DD who is three weeks old already this Saturday.

The popularity of these isn't an issue for us and are relieved to be down to two names!

Really struggling to agree on which to chose however...

Any preferences?

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Shampops · 08/02/2021 15:39

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 08/02/2021 15:08

Isabelle

MerryChristmasToYou · 08/02/2021 10:03

Isabel or Isabella.

Names are a bit overused. Not keen on Izzy.

Thefaceofboe · 08/02/2021 09:20

I think it depends on the nickname you prefer. I find most Isabelles get Izzy, where as Isabellas get Bella. Obviously it’ll be called whatever you like but that seems to be the case at the nursery I work in Smile

DoctorChoc · 07/02/2021 22:45

This 'baby' is now 6 years old!!! 🙈

lorettAspaghettA · 07/02/2021 22:10

Isobel. Isabella is a touch too princess.

Cressie2 · 07/02/2021 22:08

Isabella

TinyCake · 07/02/2021 20:54

Sorry just realised this is REALLY old

TinyCake · 07/02/2021 20:53

Isabelle
Though I prefer Isobel

Brighterthansunflowers · 07/02/2021 20:48

Isabella

If Isabelle I prefer the spelling Isobel or Isabel, Isabelle is too fussy

Baffledma · 07/02/2021 20:28

So how did you call your daughter!

TheHorseHasBolted · 21/01/2015 19:46

Isabelle, but I prefer the spelling Isabel.

LovethenameDaphne · 21/01/2015 18:23

Grace is such a popular middle name, if I were you I'd pick a more unusual middle name as Isabel/la is so popular.

LovethenameDaphne · 21/01/2015 18:21

Isobel or Isabella. I prefer Isabella personally. The girly princess thing is a good thing IMO Grin

sofahogger · 21/01/2015 17:59

Isabella, I've got one and the only person who's allowed to call her izzy is her brother and her dad. If anybody else calls her by a shortened version they will get told off by her.
I think it's a beautiful name and as she's very girly and loves princesses it suits her very well.

Angelto5 · 21/01/2015 17:12

I think Isabelle flows better with Grace IMO

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louisnz · 21/01/2015 16:57

Well the middle name is easier. We'll probably go for Grace as the relevant family names don't really work with Isabella/e.

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Angelto5 · 21/01/2015 16:44

Will she have a middle name OP?

burgatroyd · 21/01/2015 16:23

Right well it seems you like Isabelle, but she might likely be known by a diminutive or Isabelle F. If that doesn't bother you then you must really love the name!

Its such a pity about Zara

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louisnz · 21/01/2015 15:42

Those are nice though don't gel for me

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burgatroyd · 21/01/2015 15:38

Zadie, Christabel, Irene?

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louisnz · 21/01/2015 15:10

No biggie, my mind is made up - which is the problem Grin

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Twitterqueen · 21/01/2015 15:00

Blimey, make up your own mind love. Your daughter, your choice. You're the one who'll be using it for the next 18 + years....

(Sorry, couldn't resist - feeling grumpy old git today)

chuffchuff · 21/01/2015 14:58

Btw I do like Isabel (with any spelling), but the popularity would put me off.

chuffchuff · 21/01/2015 14:57

What about...

Raffaella
Mirabelle/a
Lilianna
Isannah
Lisianna
Estella

A bit more unusual but the same 'type' of names...