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Bella, Isla, Leah or Khloe

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TruffleMama · 29/08/2020 13:24

First time mum to be.. still can't decide on a name for our DD who will be arriving in January.

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved the name Bella. I told myself that if I ever have a daughter, that's what I'll name her.
I don't want Isabella or Arabella.. just Bella. My DP likes the name too.

However... DP's mother has two cats.. one is called Bella! The cats are only 4 years old so they will still be around whilst DD is growing up.

I'm trying to not let it bother me, but I'm struggling too. I think it will feel weird being at DPs mothers house and calling both my DD and her cat "Bella"?

At the same time.. I don't want to regret not using name if I end up naming her something else.

Our alternative names are:
Isla
Leah
Khloe

Surname will be Keegan.

We haven't decided on a middle name yet, but I think a one syllable middle name would suit. I like Rose (I think Bella Rose Keegan is beautiful), but DP isn't sure.

Your thoughts please ladies.
Thanks in advance ~ TruffleMama xx

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Unseeliequeen · 30/08/2020 09:44

Not Khloe. It's very obviously Kardashian inspired. There's a trend of youngish mums calling their DDs Gigi, Margot and Dua (Lipa) as well. Unsure what the thought process is.

Leah or Isla from your list. Rose is a really common middle name (I have it) so perhaps use Belle or Isabelle or Isabella as a mn?

danascully96 · 30/08/2020 08:00

Leah & Bella (short for Isabel) are my favorites with Isla in second place, and then Chloe (if you choose the "K" spelling, I think of the Kardashians and whilst I don't agree with ridiculing this family, I would stick with the classic spellings).

lottiegarbanzo · 30/08/2020 00:20

Bella is lovely.

Isla is nice but v. popular.

Leah is ok. I prefer Layla or Leila.

Chloe is nice and was really popular 20 years ago, so out of fashion now but still lovely. (Obvs not with a K, which looks ridiculous).

Firebird83 · 30/08/2020 00:15

Leah is the only one I like

Pixilicious · 29/08/2020 23:20

Bella or Leah.
Not Khloe, never ever Khloe. So naff.

ZolaGrey · 29/08/2020 23:19

@villainousbroodmare

Not Khloe. Not even Chloe but most definitely not Khloe.
Seconded.
IdblowJonSnow · 29/08/2020 23:16

I like leah but think bella sounds better with Keegan. Wouldnt bother me about the cat in the slightest.

SilverOtter · 29/08/2020 23:13

Leah is niceSmile

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TruffleMama · 29/08/2020 23:09

@Torvean

She's a house cat and I bet she outlives us all! LOL!

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Torvean · 29/08/2020 22:59

If you've always loved Bella then use it.

The cat could get

  • run over tomorrow Hmm
  • adopt a new owner
toiletpaper · 29/08/2020 22:53

I definitely think you should go with Bella. I'm not a fan of the name as it's so popular atm - same as Isla (two women in my work's daughters are called that) but I think you'll be sorry if it's the name you've always wanted. Not that I want anymore kids but if I did and I had a girl I'd call her either Charlotte or Zara.

Quire · 29/08/2020 22:52

Leah by far the nicest of your list.

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TruffleMama · 29/08/2020 22:45

@Bettyboop82

I know what you mean. As much as I adore the name Isla.. I have to agree.

It's not so bad when saying just "Isla" on it's own, but sometimes when I say it out loud with any potential middle names or with the surname it does sounds like a place name. And I suppose that makes perfect sense really as it's a Scottish name derived from the word "Island" ("Isle of....").

I still think it sounds beautiful though.

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UmmH · 29/08/2020 22:28

Bella Rose Keegan has a nice ring to it.
How about Leela?
Isla and Leah are nice too.
Chloe is lovely with a C. Hate it with a K.

WorriedMummy2020 · 29/08/2020 22:22

Leah is by far the nicest.
Khloe spelled with a K is a no for me, especially with a surname starting with K.

ImaSababa · 29/08/2020 22:17

Leah.

Isla is so common, and with your surname it sounds like the Isle of Keegan.

Bettyboop82 · 29/08/2020 21:59

I always think Isla names sound like a place (isle of...)

HairyPotter · 29/08/2020 21:55

Leah is the nicest by far.

Lilithpaws · 29/08/2020 21:46

They are all lovely but prefer Chloe to Khloe.

joystir59 · 29/08/2020 21:39

Then Bella Rose Keegan it is.

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TruffleMama · 29/08/2020 21:37

@joystir59

I do like the name Isabella, but I can't stand the nickname/shortened version "Issy/Issi/Izzy".

Unfortunately, I don't think trying to lock-in a nickname/shortened version of "Bella" will work - wheh she gets to school, she will get called whatever her school friends decide. I'd be absolutely gutted if she became "Issy/Issi/Izzy". I know of 4 Isabella's (3 adults, 1 toddler) and they are called "Issy".

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namenerd · 29/08/2020 21:20

I love Isla- so pretty!! 😍

joystir59 · 29/08/2020 21:15

Isabella Keegan is lovely. Then just shorten it to Bella

Echobelly · 29/08/2020 21:12

Leah is my favourite of those, Bella and Isla are nice but a bit overused, and Khloe I would go with the normal spelling or it'll seem really dated in a few years

ButterflyRuns · 29/08/2020 21:09

Please not Khloe, and not Chloe either. Of these I like Bella Rose Keegan the most.

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