Phoebe or Isobel?

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Isobel is my grandmother's name and I just love the name Phoebe so I really can't decide between these names.

There are no other girls names that I like as much (don't know if I'm having a girl or boy but am sorted for a boys name!)

The only thing putting me off phoebe is that a colleague has a dd called phoebe - do you think she would be cross if I used it?

They're both lovely names, and there's extra meaning if it was your gran's name.

Could you use both & perhaps have one as a middle name eg Phoebe Isobel Surname?

Am sure your colleague will be fine. I have two colleagues who are friends & both called their boys the same name. It wasn't an issue - in fact the both knew it was going to be "their" boys name if needed.

Don't worry about the colleague! I worked with three women who all had boys with the same name & none were affected by it. Isobel is your gran's name & she would be thrilled if you picked it. My DD's middle name is the same as my grandmother first name & I would like to think she is looking down proudly at her first great grandchild & happy I gave her such a lovely name.

Both Isobel & Phoebe are pretty names which may not my cup of tea but they are yours.

Phoebe Isobel Grey

Before I read your post I thought and preferred phoebe. Unless you socialise with your work colleague and the girls are likely to spend a lot (not just once or twice a year) of time together then it shouldn't be a problem. And personally I would be flattered rather than cross with you in such a scenario.
I like honouring family through middle names so would be happy to go phoebe isobel. My DD's middle name is a much loved and now departed auntie's name.

Love Isobel. Not fond of Phoebe.

I had a similar dilemma and in the end used my grandmother's name as middle name and the other name I liked as first name. I like that it is 'her' name with a nod to my lovely Gran. Personally I prefer Phoebe but only because I prefer the other spelling of Isobel. They are both lovely names and go well together!

Ps don't worry about what other people have called their children!

Both lovely but Isobel is much more popular if that sort of thing makes a difference to you. You've chosen my favourite spelling though -- so much nicer than Isabelle etc!

I like Isobel but not keen on Phoebe at all, but if you love it I think you should use it regardless of your colleague.

I definitely prefer Isobel, I'm not a fan of Phoebe.