Gabrielle/ Gabriella or Kate

[BarbieLovesKen]

Aaaarggh.

We were definate on Kate for ages. Im only 14 weeks pregnant and if our last ds was a girl he would have been Kate so I was sure we wouldnt budge on it.

Have been looking at other names "just in case" and now I also adore Gabrielle or Gabriella. I think its stunning but am worried if I use it I'll regret not using Kate!!.

What do you think?

Hi all,

Once again, thank you so much for your replies, finding it all so helpful.

So at the minute:
Gabriella 15
Gabrielle 9
Kate 17

(Or if we're combinding Gabriella/e
Gabrella/e 24
Kate 17 - not sure if this is "fair" though )

To those pointing out about the royal wedding this is actually one big thing that is putting me off Kate. That said its only a prediction its just I dont want to use a name that I've adored for years only to find that most baby girls around me are named the same in the one year. Is this silly? also Im in Ireland so wonder if that'll make a difference - cant see many thinking of/ admitting to naming one of their children after a member of the royal family (no disrespect intended).

Equally, Im so annoyed with myself for mentioning names to family and friends in RL because they have almost all really, really put me off Gabriella/e. In fairness no one hates it, (I've had some horrible looks and comments over boy names) but just prefer Kate. Think this is swaying me too.

Fink and NorthenRose, I dont actually mind Gaby. I'd prefer the full Gabriella/ e to be used and would introduce her as that but if some called her Gaby I really wouldnt mind. That said, one of my younger cousins heard me asking an aunt what she thought and said "we could call her Gabs" (yuck!!)

NorthernRose havent thought of middle names yet at all, am completely open - any ideas?

Thank you so much again.

Gabriella imo

I think you prefer Kate but are having a fling with Gabriell/e/a

If you really liked Gabriell/a/e just as much you would always combine the tally because it's basically two variations on the same name.

I personally wouldn't choose Kate because it is about to get a loooot more popular in England. However, if you think that won't be the case where you are, don't let that stop you - it's still a classic name.

(I vote for Gabriell/e/a)

What about calling her Kathrine, but using Kate? Would give her a name a little different to the royal wedding Kates.
She could then decide which she liked the best.