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Annabel

35 replies

mumofnoahandjacob · 20/10/2019 14:47

Never even considered this name before but something about it really appealed to me today. It seemed to be girly yet elegant. Everything I look for in a name.
What do you think of Annabel?
Would it go well with Noah and Jacob?
Which would you prefer? Annabel or Matilda? Thank you.

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RueCambon · 20/10/2019 15:35

Prefer Annabel. I know adult Annabels and I only know baby Matildas. Love Noah and Jacob.

Leopardprintboots · 20/10/2019 15:34

I love both

Always adored the name Matilda though

Both the adult Annabelle’s I know have never been known as “Anna” at school or otherwise. But you could nickname it if you wanted

PandasMum · 20/10/2019 15:33

I like it a lot although the various spellings would put me off (not enough not to use it) - I adore Matilda

Robs20 · 20/10/2019 15:32

Both are on my list. I actually prefer Matilda but think we will go with Annabel because it is less popular.

MarshaBradyo · 20/10/2019 15:30

Annabel is lovely and far nicer

Don’t shorten it though

Courtney555 · 20/10/2019 15:29

Anna that it's shortened too, however, is awful, as is (orphan) Annie, and the reason I discounted Annabel from our shortlist.

subwaysaladfan · 20/10/2019 15:25

Annabel is far nicer imo

spice3 · 20/10/2019 15:16

It's better than Matilda.

I'll probably be going against the grain a bit but I do prefer the spelling Anabel Smile

daisypond · 20/10/2019 14:53

It’s very nice. I like Matilda too but I prefer Annabel.

SecretWitch · 20/10/2019 14:48

Annabel is a sweet, lovely name. Don’t care too much for Matilda

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