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Isabel or Isabelle

88 replies

toadstool32 · 29/08/2021 21:30

If you heard the name what would your first thought be on spelling? (Really don't like isobel spelling).

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Greenmarmalade · 30/08/2021 07:18

Isabel

lightnesspixie · 30/08/2021 07:08

Isobel?

Elisemum · 30/08/2021 07:03

I’d spell it Isabelle- absolutely gorgeous name and was always on my list IF I had a girl :)

LaBellina · 30/08/2021 06:55

Isobel or Isabelle. Not Isabel.

MattyGroves · 30/08/2021 06:53

I had in my mind that Isabella was the Spanish because of Ferdinand and Isabella but I can see that Isabel also linked.

LimeRedBanana · 30/08/2021 04:48

And no matter which one you choose, you will have to spell it for people every time (speaking from many years’ experience).

LimeRedBanana · 30/08/2021 04:47

Isobel - Scottish / Anglo
Isabel - Spanish
Isabelle - French
Isabella - Italian

Isobelle - made up, mish mash.

Gemma2019 · 30/08/2021 03:30

After reading this thread I think I would choose Isabella instead as there's only one way to spell it. It looks like you would be forever correcting the spelling of Isabelle.

MrsClatterbuck · 30/08/2021 02:34

I have also seen Isabella. Some people use the nn Issy or Izzy

Kanaloa · 30/08/2021 02:21

My first thought would be Isabelle as I’ve never met one spelled any other way so would presume it was spelled like this. Lovely name.

elp30 · 30/08/2021 02:18

Isabel is used in Spanish and Spanish-speaking nations.

Isabela is also used-for example, Isabela I of Castile and Aragon.

Seawo · 30/08/2021 02:10

Isabelle - Have one in the wider family and I love the name. The other spellings always seem to look wrong/stunted to me personally (no offence meant!)

Also a bit weird about the French spelling but you’d use the Spanish one 😂

MrsGilly1 · 30/08/2021 02:02

Isabelle X (although prefer the spelling Isobel and Isabella) X

daisypond · 29/08/2021 23:04

Isabel.

EdgeOfACoin · 29/08/2021 23:00

Isabel.

Isobel is the Scottish spelling. Isabelle is French and a bit too flowery for me.

DotDotDotDotDot · 29/08/2021 22:52

Isabelle seems to be the most common spelling in the UK in recent years in case that influences you either way (no. 28 in 2019). Seems a bit strange that pp would say they wouldn’t use it if they’re not French, why would that matter? Isabel is the Spanish spelling. Anyway both spellings are fine in my opinion, a lovely name choice.

hopingforabrighterfuture2021 · 29/08/2021 22:48

Isabelle

ladygindiva · 29/08/2021 22:23

@DramaAlpaca

Isabel. Isabelle is unnecessarily frilly and too 'pretty'.
Yup. I have an Isabel. Love it. I thought I was spelling it the more usual way, confused by comments thinking it's not a real spelling?
OlivesTree · 29/08/2021 22:02

Isobel.

DuggeeHugPlease · 29/08/2021 22:02

@MattyGroves

Isabel or Isobel. I think it's odd to use the French spelling if you're not French
But isn't the Isabel spelling of Spanish origin and Isobel is Scottish I think.
tintodeverano2 · 29/08/2021 22:01

Isabel

AuntieStella · 29/08/2021 21:57

Isabel

(I'm not French)

NannyR · 29/08/2021 21:57

I prefer Isabel, I find the -belle ending a bit too pretty and frilly.

Fanofcrisps · 29/08/2021 21:57

My thought would be Isobel first. I prefer Isabel over Isabelle

ILoveAllRainbowsx · 29/08/2021 21:54

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