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Opinions Please! Liberty or Isadora?

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ChickenFriedFudge · 18/06/2020 19:02

DH and I really struggling to agree on a girls name.

We both love Isadora and Liberty/Libby nn.

For me, Isadora edges it. For him, Libby.

Which one do you prefer??

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RuthW · 18/06/2020 20:37

Isadora.

I like Liberty but not Libby.

QueenofDestruction · 18/06/2020 20:35

Spell correction - Isadora

JuniperKane · 18/06/2020 20:33

Isadora is a make up brand, that’s really all I can associate that name with. They do a really nice bronzer.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/06/2020 20:30

Just reread my post and it sounds like I’m saying the man’s accent is weird. It’s not. It’s only a weird voice when I think of it because it’s not my voice. Confused

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ChickenFriedFudge · 18/06/2020 20:29

Bertie as a nn is so cool!

@ByGrabtharsHammerWhatASavings
Yes! Liberty is actually my DSis middle name. Dmum couldn't think of a middle name for her, and my dad came into the ward with baby supplies carried in my mums trusty purple Liberty tote bag. As he put it down, she had her answer. I love Liberty the shop.

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BabyDust13 · 18/06/2020 20:29

I prefer Isadora not keen on Liberty but I don't mind Libby

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/06/2020 20:29

Don’t really like either if I’m honest.

Of the two, I’d say Liberty as I can’t read Isadora without saying it in a weird voice. (I watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days yesterday and the name of a necklace is Isadora. The character who says the name says it how I say it in my head)

Charlottejbt · 18/06/2020 20:24

I think Isidora is a better spelling. Liberty is very frumpy IMO.

Lucylivesinamushroomhouse · 18/06/2020 20:20

Isadora for me.

Not a huge fan of Libby but love Bertie as nn for Liberty!

steppemum · 18/06/2020 20:18

I like both, but I really dislike Libby. It kind of makes my skin crawl. I am not sure why, as Lizzy is lovely.

The b sound jsut doesn't work for me.

ByGrabtharsHammerWhatASavings · 18/06/2020 20:14

Liberty for me. I do associate it with the print and the department store, but I really love both these things. Isodora always just turns into Wizadora in my head I'm afraid.

FawnDrench · 18/06/2020 20:04

Isadora

QueenofDestruction · 18/06/2020 20:00

Pandora for me as I really dislike Liberty

Blingismything · 18/06/2020 19:55

Liberty/Libby is lovely.

Griefmonster · 18/06/2020 19:52

Isadora

Namechange8471 · 18/06/2020 19:51

Liberty.

Isadora is bit try hard.

Viviennemary · 18/06/2020 19:51

Isadora for me.

Mimimama75 · 18/06/2020 19:50

Liberty!

HotSince82 · 18/06/2020 19:41

Statue of Liberty
Taking liberties
Liberty print.

Its just not a name, to my ears anyway. And Isadora is such a good choice. There's simply no comparison.

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ChickenFriedFudge · 18/06/2020 19:30

@hotsince82 Why wouldn't you consider Liberty?

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HotSince82 · 18/06/2020 19:28

Isadora, great name. I would NN her Sadie Smile
I can't consider Liberty as a name snd Libby is a diminutive of Elisabeth so that option is a bit all over the place.

Russell19 · 18/06/2020 19:25

Isadora definitely 👍

Chartsandgraphs · 18/06/2020 19:24

Isadora

QuintusEstInHorto · 18/06/2020 19:24

Isadora by a country mile! Isadora Duncan was awesome.

Liberty is Ok, but I dislike Libby as feeling prissy and wet.

unstableunicorn · 18/06/2020 19:22

Another vote for Libby, I do think Izzy is kinda cute for short but not a fan of Isadora