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Belle and Sebastian

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overthinkingismymiddlename · 22/02/2020 17:43

I have a boy called Sebastian and 'Id love to call my girl Isabelle. Would you automatically think of Belle and Sebastian; either the cartoon or the band? My husband is not a big music fan or knows the cartoon but can't help thinking people might think I'm a mega fan. 😂 I enjoyed their music in my youth.

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Mrsfrumble · 25/02/2020 23:15

My mind automatically warbles “Everyone thought it was a shaaammmee, Belle and boy Sebastiaaaannn”

But not because it would be a shame, obviously! I’d think you were really cool

AlpacaGoodnight · 24/02/2020 21:33

My first thought when seeing your title was 'wasn't that a cartoon about dogs?!' Think it's fine though especially with the nicknames

527040minutes · 24/02/2020 17:00

I'd think you were likely Disney fans. Not heard of the cartoon or the band

user1333796 · 24/02/2020 16:52

I assumed a big Disney fan tbh. As in Beauty and the Beast and the Little Mermaid.

Bagofoldbones · 24/02/2020 13:12

It’s a bit Disney together

Nowayorhighway · 24/02/2020 13:09

Great band... I wouldn’t do this to my DC even though none of their peers will know the band, I’m sure parents will.

diddlediddle · 24/02/2020 12:28

Yes I'd think of the band but it's not a bad thing. What is a bad thing is how many children are called Isabelle 😫 it's literally everyone, and it's such a sickly name... I know you're saying it's a family name but couldn't it be a middle name? Or at least use the spelling Isobel or something.

Rocketinapocket · 24/02/2020 12:04

Band and cartoon. But I think it’s acceptable.

ZebraKid71 · 24/02/2020 12:02

I'd think of the band (but I love them and both names are really nice).

I tend to refer to sibsets in age order so I'd say Sebastian and Isabelle, which on first hearing I probably wouldn't notice,unlike if you said (Isa)belle and Sebastian.

I think spelling it Isobel, or using Issy/Izzy as a nn would also avoid it.

I used to have cats named Belle and Sebastian!

ladycarlotta · 23/02/2020 23:26

I'm a fan of the band and I'd think it was quite funny but I would get over it pretty quickly. It's not ridiculous, particularly, as PPs have said, as Sebastian will usually come first.

TatianaLarina · 23/02/2020 17:12

Lovely music

Yes the music was great.

mytypeonpaper · 23/02/2020 16:50

I don't know the band but I'd assume you were a big Disney fan

Teenagedream · 23/02/2020 16:38

Definitely the old TV series. Loved it though. Lovely music together with a cute boy and a wonderful dog. Love the names too.

BelfastNonBlonde · 23/02/2020 16:37

Yes I would think of the band - but they’re not that well know generally and time is passing...
They’re nice names so go for it!

TatianaLarina · 23/02/2020 16:33

(But your DD isn’t actually Belle).

TatianaLarina · 23/02/2020 16:32

I’d think immediately of the beautiful black and white TV series. But then I was in love with Sebastian when I was 5.

TheDogsMother · 23/02/2020 15:51

Willow I stand corrected . I used to love that programme as a kid

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overthinkingismymiddlename · 23/02/2020 15:25

Thank you all so much for your comments. It's made me feel so much more comfortable with it. I'd probably got for Isabella. Issy as a nickname. Xx

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FelicityFebruary · 23/02/2020 12:23

I too can hear that voice!

It was my favourite programme and led me into to skiing after growing up totally non sporty in an inner city.
It changed my life materially, which is weird thinking on it.

chipshopElvis · 23/02/2020 12:20

I would assume you were a Superfan of the band, but they're fairly niche so most wouldn't notice.

Mamato2gorgeousboys · 23/02/2020 12:09

I’ve never heard of either. Both are lovely names

MyNewBearTotoro · 23/02/2020 12:05

I love the band but if you said your children were ‘Sebastian and Isabelle’ with nicknames Seb and Izzy I don’t think I would make the connection. They’re a great band anyway so I don’t think you need to worry.

SwedishEdith · 23/02/2020 12:03

Me too loved that programme i wanted one of those dogs! Still.remember the theme tune.😁

I linked to the tune earlier - it's so lovely . I can still "hear" his voice calling "Belle, Belle"

FizzyGreenWater · 23/02/2020 12:03

Totally think of the band, and you could not ever move to Glasgow, but LOVE the names together so do it (and it's a pretty good band to (accidentally) reference)

StarbucksSmarterSister · 23/02/2020 12:02

I'd think of the tv series with the big dog.

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