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Annabelle or Annabel?

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Pocketsizedpixie · 18/11/2016 00:37

Stuck in hospital waiting on a c-section. Think we've chosen Annabel/le as a name, but can't decide on spelling.

DH and I disagree, one of us thinks Annabel looks unfinished, the other thinks Annabelle is fussy.

Thoughts?

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Coey2016 · 18/11/2016 11:14

Annabel. But I don't dislike Annabelle either.

BeakyFlapdoodle · 18/11/2016 11:14

We're going with Annabel too for DD3 who is currently 2 days over due!
Can I hijack your thread and ask about middle name suggestions?

KlingybunFistelvase · 18/11/2016 10:56

I prefer Annabel.

Hope all went well OP! Flowers

WilliamHerschel · 18/11/2016 09:51

I prefer Annabel by far. Not keen on the Annabelle.

ElodieS · 18/11/2016 09:50

I personally prefer Annabel but I like shorter names and think Annabelle looks fussier. I do agree with PP that if you're planning on using 'Belle' it would be better to go with Annabelle.

TeshiB · 18/11/2016 09:38

Annabel. The other is too fussy like others have said.

Chinlo · 18/11/2016 09:31

Annabel

SausageSoda · 18/11/2016 09:29

Annabel by far.

Annabelle is too Disney princess for my tastes.

Pluto30 · 18/11/2016 09:26

Annabel.

As in Annabel Lee.

Aderyn2016 · 18/11/2016 08:46

Sorry to confuse the issue further but I would pronounce Annabel and Annabelle slightly differently. Annabel would be a shorter sound with emphasis on the Anna and a sharper, shorter pronunciation of bel, whereas Annabelle would have a longer pronunciation of the belle and would sound softer. I hope I've explained that so that it makes sense. Fwiw I prefer Annabel as it is less disney ish. But that is just personal preference.

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 18/11/2016 08:43

I much prefer Annabel

Annabelle looks prissy IMO

FfionFlorist · 18/11/2016 08:39

Annabel for certain, lovely name. Don't like unnecessary fru fru .

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Pocketsizedpixie · 18/11/2016 07:36

Thanks all, seems there is,a preference for Annabel, but Annabelle would be OK too. I'm not sure we're any closer to a decision!

Thanks sugar I've another week in hospital though before the big day, so mostly it's boring at the moment!

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Paddingtonthebear · 18/11/2016 07:36

Annabel

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 18/11/2016 07:27

Annabel.
Hope all went well OP 💐

Sophronia · 18/11/2016 05:34

Annabel

mathanxiety · 18/11/2016 04:20

Annabel.

I think Annabelle looks too frilly.

OlennasWimple · 18/11/2016 04:06

Annabel

whycanineverthinkofausername · 18/11/2016 03:36

My sister is called Annabel & people call her Bella even though that isn't even an abrv. She hates it! (Probably due to the fact she is quite tomboyish) I personally thinj Bella is an adorable abrev. So would go with Annabelle :)

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 18/11/2016 01:44

Prefer Annabel

HearTheThunderRoar · 18/11/2016 01:36

Annabelle, I think that looks more pretty, but that could be because 'belle' means beautiful in French.

Annabel looks unfinished to me, but I do like fussy names.

ViViMO · 18/11/2016 01:34

I prefer Annabelle Smile it looks better...

PragmaticWench · 18/11/2016 01:28

I think Annabel is the British version, Annabel let the American or French version.

Personally I always thought Annabel looked more elegant, less fussy.

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Pocketsizedpixie · 18/11/2016 01:16

That's a good point bringme one of the reasons we like the name is that is will give DD the choice between several options, Belle, Anna or her full name.

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Bringmewineandcake · 18/11/2016 01:11

Annabell?
I think Annabel looks a bit unfinished (also, Babybel) and Annabelle looks a bit fussy...not helpful sorry!
If you think there's any chance you'll call her Belle then go with that spelling. My personal preference would be the Belle ending.