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Still undecided...

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watercolourart12 · 14/06/2020 19:07

We went back to the drawing board yesterday to see if we could find any similar names to Ariella, as a backup option in case we go off Ariella...
we found a Hebrew name, Eliana, what do you think of this name?
Do you prefer Eliana or Ariella? I still prefer Ariella because I think it looks prettier and sounds stronger... What are your thoughts?

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watercolourart12 · 15/06/2020 08:48

@Helpthefrizz Do you think many children/ adults will think of areolas as soon as the name Ariella comes up? I have been hopeful that the nipple thing won’t be such an issue.

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watercolourart12 · 15/06/2020 08:47

@NameChange84 I’m not so sure about Aniella... Is it pronounced like Daniella? Not keen on the little lamb meaning...

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NameChange84 · 15/06/2020 08:41

I have also met an Aniella, if you’re looking for similar to Ariella - it is the Italian word for angel

The Italian word for Angel is Angelo.

Aniella is a small lamb.

Helpthefrizz · 15/06/2020 08:37

Eliana is gorgeous.

Ariella is awful for the simple reason that it is FAR too close to Areola. Why call your child after the nipple area?!

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watercolourart12 · 15/06/2020 08:32

@KatnissK Thank you!! :) I am so overwhelmed though by how many people have disliked Ariella on mumsnet... It is really putting me off the name :( So hard to choose between Ariella, Eliana and Alina... they all sound similar but bring up very different responses from everyone.

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userabcname · 15/06/2020 08:26

I actually like them all! I probably like Ariella best in fact, but they are all lovely choices.

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watercolourart12 · 15/06/2020 08:09

Thank you for all your comments so far, really helpful!

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OnABeachSomewhere · 15/06/2020 05:53

Eliana

Aclh13 · 15/06/2020 01:41

Eliana is my favourite it sounds really classy aswell

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watercolourart12 · 15/06/2020 00:38

I like Alina as well! @Boireannachlaidir I agree! I don’t like Ari as a nickname...
The majority on mumsnet don’t like Ariella it seems... :( Ahh that’s a shame. I don’t feel so confident about Ariella anymore despite really liking it. Maybe Eliana or Alina are safer options?

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RoseMartha · 14/06/2020 23:08

Elianna

Starbuggy · 14/06/2020 23:07

Eliana

Boireannachlaidir · 14/06/2020 23:03

wouldn’t mind these nicknames, I guess we will let the nickname form naturally

That's kind of how nicknames happen, you can't really plan them in advance. They tend to form organically once you get to know someone.

Ariella would likely be shortened to Ari. Which sounds like someone dropping the 'h' in Harry to me.

Lotsalotsagiggles · 14/06/2020 23:01

What about simplify it and use arrielle?

123Dancewithme · 14/06/2020 23:00

I prefer Ariella but it looks like I’m in the minority!

whattodo2019 · 14/06/2020 23:00

Neither. So sorry. I do love Alina and Aurelia though

littlejalapeno · 14/06/2020 22:58

Aurelia
Aurelie
Alina

Are all similar to Ariella. I don’t think the Ari is masculine... would you pronounce it as ari to time with Harry or is it ahree to time with Harley? I think Eliana is nice, perhaps more so than ariella

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watercolourart12 · 14/06/2020 22:45

I’m definitely seeing a preference towards Eliana in the comments! @whatausername Any reason why you think Ariella doesn’t sound as pretty as Eliana? Is it the ‘Ari’ sound at the beginning? I know Ariel is a male name in Hebrew, which makes me worried that it’s got quite a masculine sound at the beginning of the name...

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whatausername · 14/06/2020 22:14

Eliana. Ariella isn't very pretty sounding tbh.

CaffiSaliMali · 14/06/2020 21:50

I prefer Eliana. To me it sounds the stronger of the two, I think because of the ana ending. It also reminds me of Elia, which I've always thought was a beautiful name and a possible nickname for Eliana (really hoping George RR Martin didn't make Elia up for Game of Thrones now).

Ariella is a bit frilly for my taste, but is a fine name, and has plenty of nickname potential.

Ella is a nice nickname for either. I like Ari as a nickname for Ariella. Aria is nice too.

Quercusrobur · 14/06/2020 21:43

I know an Eliana, she’s a cutie! I have also met an Aniella, if you’re looking for similar to Ariella - it is the Italian word for angel.

eandz13 · 14/06/2020 21:40

I have an Eliana and she often gets complimented on her name. Definitely my preference of the two Smile

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watercolourart12 · 14/06/2020 21:31

Thank you! :)

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Doubtingmustafa · 14/06/2020 20:24

I prefer Ariella.

If you’re looking for a name that works in English and your cultures try out:

www.arabicenglishbabynames.com

Will provide lots of inspiration!

Kittymitty38 · 14/06/2020 20:06

Eliana is beautiful. But she will be Ellie xx