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Down to three girls names .

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Notrobusta · 15/10/2019 17:56

After many many lists and deliberations we think we are down to three names but I find I swing between them all and just can’t settle in one.

Elizabeth ( known as Libby)
Rachel
Isobel

What do you think? Any opinions gratefully received .

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DontCallMeShitley · 15/10/2019 20:32

Isobel
Then Elizabeth

Absolutely not Rachel.

Sunflower20 · 15/10/2019 20:35

Either Elizabeth or Isobel.
Not Rachel.

MissHenty · 15/10/2019 21:02

Not rachel

Love Elizabeth (one of my fav names) or Isobel

@Notrobusta I am also an indecisive person! I hoped with both my babies that their name would jump out at me once they were born. It didn’t. I never had that “aha so you’re a [James]” moment whatsoever! I wish I’d just decided in advance as I think it would have helped with bonding

chachachaa · 15/10/2019 21:02

Isobel

123Dancewithme · 15/10/2019 22:10

Rachel

Mildred007 · 15/10/2019 22:12

I like Elizabeth. Congratulations!

MyNewBearTotoro · 15/10/2019 22:15

Isobel is lovely. Izzy and Belle are both good shortenings too.

I like Elizabeth and there are lots of possible nicknames - Libby isn’t my personal favourite but is okay. I wouldn’t choose Elizabeth if you don’t like any of the other common nicknames (Liz/ Lizzie/ Beth) though as just because you want nn Libby doesn’t mean she won’t end up using another in the future.

I’m not keen on Rachel, I think it’s a bit dated and I don’t like the fact there aren’t any nice ways to shorten it.

Mirrors123 · 15/10/2019 22:19

Rachel is my favourite. I don't like Elizabeth, really common, reminds me of the Queen (although I like the Queen) but I really don't like Liz or Lizzy. Sounds old. I like Isobel and Izzy is nice for a little girl.

Youbethebadgirl · 15/10/2019 22:23

Rachel

PrincessLouis · 15/10/2019 22:38

Elizabeth because it’s an undisputed classic

Isobel is pretty but a bit ‘of the moment’

Not Rachel, there is Rachel from Friends which is an ok reference but otherwise it’s a bit Old Testament for me. The Rachel & Leah Centre in The Handmaid’s Tale is not a good reference

PandasMum · 16/10/2019 00:14

I love Libby
Isobel is also lovely

Astronica · 16/10/2019 01:22

All good names. I can see why it's hard to pick. I've always loved Rachael (for some reason spelt that way just appeals to me more). I like that Rachel is the least used of the 3, but also like Elizabeth/Libby. The popularity of Isobel does put me off a little, though still lovely.

notangelinajolie · 16/10/2019 01:51

Elizabeth because it is a beautiful classic name.

MrsBertBibby · 16/10/2019 05:17

Elizabeth by some margin.
Isobel is nice but Izzy is really not.
Rachael is a very poor third.

TheWashingMachine · 16/10/2019 06:15

All super but Elizabeth wins with nn Libby.

piratehooker · 16/10/2019 06:30

Rachel. Lovely, classic, pretty. Elizabeth is also pretty, but I do think there are nicer shorter versions than Libby.

ritzbiscuits · 16/10/2019 07:00

Elizabeth, Betty for short!

Variation of Isobel/Isabel/Isabella/Bella are everywhere (very common around 5-6 year olds I know). Would completely avoid.

IrishMamaMia · 16/10/2019 17:52

I like Elizabeth Rachel, so classic

Sparkle733 · 16/10/2019 17:55

Isobel

MrsReader · 16/10/2019 18:58

Elizabeth! Classy and grown up. And I love the nn Libby

Scottishgirl85 · 16/10/2019 20:26

Honestly can't tell you how popular Isobel is. It's made me hate the name! The last 3 colleagues at work to have a baby have all called them Isobel! I know about 10 under 5...

Somanyreasons · 16/10/2019 20:29

I love all of these. Just wait and see what suits, you can’t go wrong.

december20100 · 18/10/2019 15:25

Elizabeth is my favourite

Proseccoinamug · 18/10/2019 18:02

I love Libby / Elizabeth
Isobel

Not a fan of Rachel.

aweedropofsancerre · 18/10/2019 18:04

The only Isobel I know is my gran. I have never met another spelt that way, isabella, Bella was popular ten years ago but not so much now . I would go for Isobel out of the three