Thoughts on Annabel?

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Or should it be Annabelle? I'm never quite sure! Either way do you like the name and which spelling is correct, the more I look at both the more unsure I am of the correct spelling!

But iwantsofa if you were to spell it Annable (which I'm aware is a legitimate alternative spelling of Annabel) it would be pronounced exactly the same. So I don't get your logic.

Do you then think Isabel should be spelt Isable?

Its just okay. Not the worse name there is but certainly not the best. Very meh TBH. Im probably in the minority but I don't like the Annabel spelling. It makes me think of babybel
If I was going to use it id spell it Annabelle or Anabelle

Annable, ewwww I don't like that spelling. Annable the canable.
Its pronounced Ann-a-Bell
not Ann-a-ble.

Annabel

I don’t think there is a correct spelling tbf!

My name is Annabelle. I was born in the 80’s. Personally I’ve always loved my name. Was always the only Annabelle in all of my schools etc. And quite liked having a name which was different and not the classic Laura/Gemma/Amy of those years. Only ever come across a few in my lifetime, more so younger children as it’s become a bit more popular with the Annabell Doll.

Personally I’m obviously used to seeing Annabelle. So think that’s the correct spelling. Ironically seems others on here prefer it Annabel. But that looks completely unfinished to me and an awful way to spell it 🙈 and I prefer the french spelling of belle meaning beautiful. Think that’s why my mum chose that spelling.

Thought I’d also just add. I do get it spelt wrong from people who don’t know me. Birthday cards from distant family friends etc or work colleagues. But it’s honestly never bothered me..

Prefer Annabel. Nice name. I know only adult Annabels

We have an Annabelle (has ended up Annie, which I love tbh).
The only others I've heard of, with that spelling or it's variations, are two women who are both over 40.

I have a 7 year old Annabel. I knew both Annabels and Annabelles as school friends but the shorter spelling worked best with our surname and somehow felt more succinct.

There's quite a few Annabels in our primary school at the moment but no more than one per class.

The spelling Annabelle is soo frilly though. Plus it always makes me think of this:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(film)

Also I think a few years ago there was a children's animation about a cow called Annabelle.

It sounds just as nice of course, but the spelling Annabel is simple and more classy IMO.

I like it but it is very popular at the moment

Like Annabel.
Annabelle is ok but unnecessarily frilly IMO.

It always gets misspelled!

Annabel is lovely. Either spelling is 'correct' - there is no such thing really but Annabel is the more expected spelling and I find it more appealing than Annabelle which looks too fussy.

It’s a quite common where I live (North West). Quite a safe name.

I prefer the Annabel spelling. Lovely, classic, pretty name.

I've known more Annabels than Annabelles, although I like the name a lot. I think Annabel might look more "professional" as your DC grows up, but as always, it's up to you OP.

It’s a lovely name!! but there is a baby doll called baby Annabell I should know I have spent a fortune on it and all the stuff that goes with it my granddaughter just love her baby annabell

Lovely name, beautiful. She can be called Anna or Bel.
I too prefer the name without the extra letters.

Wish I'd been called Annabel.

Annabel is lovely. I like this spelling.

Nice name but agree that the different spellings can be a little annoying - Anabell, Annabel, Anabelle, Annabelle etc. There's also a doll called Baby Annabell!