Is Isabel going to cause problems?

[Luluhearn]

There has been quite a lot of discussion on MN this week about potentially "chavvy" names and what might end up being the Sharon/Tracey of the future. DH and I really like Isabel but lots of people seemed to think it was so ubiquitous that it years to come it would be sneered at. Katie Hopkins' comments got right up my nose but I also don't want to saddle my DD with a name that will cause her any difficulties in later life. I guess I want her not to have to be embarrassed at job interviews if the person on the other side of the table has strong views on this sort of thing. I know I'm being neurotic but would really appreciate honest opinions...? Thanks in advance!

I really like it, I dont get why MN whinges on about with it.

Katie Hopkins is a knob.

No, it won't become "chavvy" because it is a solid, pan-European, historic and current Royal name. A couple of years popularity isn't going to dent that.

The names that get locked into a particular era are those which do not have traditional roots. But a name emerging as new or from rare might fall into that category. So Tracey became déclassé, but other top-of-the-charts names for that era, such as Sarah or Joanne didn't.

Very sensible points -thanks very much!

I think Isabel will probably be seen as the Edith/Mary/Dorothy rather than Doris/Gertrude/Mildred

It will give a good idea of when she was born, but not in a derogatory way.

I know Isabels (with various spellings) of all ages from ranging from one in their 70s, quite a few in their 40s, a few teenage ones, a number born in the naughties, and a few little ones. I would definitely think of it as a timeless classic and if you love it, I personally wouldn't be put off by its current popularity. I would put it in the same category as the likes of Emma, Emily, Jessica etc....

*That should say "noughties" not "naughties"!

Lily, Jack & Isabel will be the John, Claire and Sarah of the future. Cross classes. Not low taste just widespread.

It is a beautiful name, it will probably sound 'dated' in 20 years or so, but only in the way that names like Nicola, Rachel, Sarah, Claire etc seem boring/dated to our generation.

I don't think Isabel is anywhere near being a 'judge on the CV name' but there are an awful lot of Isabel/Isabella/Isobel's out there these days.

The only problem you'll have is she'll probably one of several Isabel / Isabelle / Isabellas where ever you go.

No, def not chavvy. Ishbel as a similar alternative is nice though x

not chavvy at all I know a lovely Isabel in her 60's affectionately called Izzy. Timeless classic