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Annabel

35 replies

mumofnoahandjacob · 20/10/2019 14:47

Never even considered this name before but something about it really appealed to me today. It seemed to be girly yet elegant. Everything I look for in a name.
What do you think of Annabel?
Would it go well with Noah and Jacob?
Which would you prefer? Annabel or Matilda? Thank you.

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SecretWitch · 20/10/2019 14:48

Annabel is a sweet, lovely name. Don’t care too much for Matilda

daisypond · 20/10/2019 14:53

It’s very nice. I like Matilda too but I prefer Annabel.

spice3 · 20/10/2019 15:16

It's better than Matilda.

I'll probably be going against the grain a bit but I do prefer the spelling Anabel Smile

subwaysaladfan · 20/10/2019 15:25

Annabel is far nicer imo

Courtney555 · 20/10/2019 15:29

Anna that it's shortened too, however, is awful, as is (orphan) Annie, and the reason I discounted Annabel from our shortlist.

MarshaBradyo · 20/10/2019 15:30

Annabel is lovely and far nicer

Don’t shorten it though

Robs20 · 20/10/2019 15:32

Both are on my list. I actually prefer Matilda but think we will go with Annabel because it is less popular.

PandasMum · 20/10/2019 15:33

I like it a lot although the various spellings would put me off (not enough not to use it) - I adore Matilda

Leopardprintboots · 20/10/2019 15:34

I love both

Always adored the name Matilda though

Both the adult Annabelle’s I know have never been known as “Anna” at school or otherwise. But you could nickname it if you wanted

RueCambon · 20/10/2019 15:35

Prefer Annabel. I know adult Annabels and I only know baby Matildas. Love Noah and Jacob.

Jj2431 · 20/10/2019 15:39

Just reminds me of the creepy doll now

Biancadelrioisback · 20/10/2019 15:41

Yeah Annabel is a crazy, possessed doll so it's a no from me

Courtney555 · 20/10/2019 15:42

On the other hand, Matilda reminds me of the robot from robot wars, but shortened, Tilly is really sweet.

mumofnoahandjacob · 20/10/2019 17:30

Crazy, possessed doll? Forgive me for being naive but I have absolutely no idea what you are on about Confused

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Courtney555 · 20/10/2019 18:07

Annabel, the horror film, with the hideous wooden faced doll?

DramaAlpaca · 20/10/2019 18:19

Annabel is lovely, as is Matilda.

But OP, you know you really love Matilda, you've posted lots about it. In the nicest possible way, stop trying to talk yourself out of it and go with that. I get the impression that you love it so much you'd regret it if you didn't. And it goes really well with your boys' names.

ArtisanPopcorn · 20/10/2019 18:28

I really like Annabel, Anna and Annie, I only discounted it as it was too popular for me.

CocoLoco87 · 20/10/2019 18:33

Love Annabel with Bella as a nn.

mumofnoahandjacob · 20/10/2019 18:47

Think I've finally narrowed it down to:
Matilda Holly or
Darcey Matilda.

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Leopardprintboots · 20/10/2019 19:21

@DramaAlpaca this is exactly what I wanted to say but couldn’t quite find the right words

I think Matilda Holly is gorgeous OP. I agree that o feel like you keep trying to talk yourself out of Matilda but then it reappears again. I also think you’d really regret not using it but that’s just my opinion

Leopardprintboots · 20/10/2019 19:23

Meant to tag you @mumofnoahandjacob

MissHenty · 20/10/2019 19:25

I agree. Stick with Matilda

Matilda Holly

Goes great with Noah and Jacob and is a gorgeous name in own right

Done ✅

Babyg1995 · 20/10/2019 19:26

Annabelle and Isabella are the 2 names we have picked just need to decide which one now.

DramaAlpaca · 20/10/2019 19:26

Matilda Holly. Perfect! Job done Smile

mumofnoahandjacob · 20/10/2019 19:39

Its funny my favourite Cecelia Ahern book is PS I love you and the sequel to that is now released. Holly was the main character. So it just fits perfectly for me.

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