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Isobel/Isabel

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Viviennemary · 04/05/2023 13:07

What is the more usual spelling of this name. Anybody got an Isobel/Isabel.

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twistyizzy · 04/05/2023 13:20

I have an Isobel as I prefer the softer vowel sound in the middle. With the local regional accent Isabel could sound awful.

midsomermurderess · 04/05/2023 13:19

I agree that Isobel seems more favoured in Scotland. Just regional variations, not ‘nicer’, not better.

grievinggirlneedsadvice · 04/05/2023 13:10

I feel Isobel is more popular in Scotland and Isabel/Isabelle in England.

Rockfordpeach · 04/05/2023 13:09

I have an Isobel, I've always preferred the spelling. She regularly gets it misspelled: Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella, izobel...

TallulahBetty · 04/05/2023 13:08

All I see in Isobel is SOB. Isabel is much nicer

NameChangeSorryNotSorry · 04/05/2023 13:07

my sister is Isabel and I prefer it. Her name is constantly misspelt though! Usually assumed Isabelle.

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