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Imogen or Isadora

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Marmitepeanutbutterandhoney · 16/02/2020 10:40

Just that really! Baby girl on her way... we can’t decide.

So, Imogen or Isadora?

TIA!

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onalongsabbatical · 16/02/2020 11:00

Depends on how 'out there' you want to be. Both lovely names IMHO. But Isadora's def more unusual.
Have you considered Isabelle or Isabella? Just throwing them in!

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Marmitepeanutbutterandhoney · 16/02/2020 11:07

Yes! Love Isabella but we just felt it was too popular so took it off the shortlist...

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Iwanttobeinthesunshine · 16/02/2020 11:11

Love Isadora! It’s on my list too, though I’m not sure if there’s too many Issys around (and not a fan of Dora as a nn). Still love Isobel too...

Narcheska · 16/02/2020 11:13

I have a baby Imogen so really biased but it's lovely. I get loads of compliments on choosing such a beautiful name and if your worried about popularity I don't know any others I. Baby groups, toddler groups for DS2 or in DS1 school

IVflytrap · 16/02/2020 11:20

I prefer Imogen. Mainly as I'm not a fan of either Izzy or Dora as the inevitable shortenings for a longer name.

MrsB2019x · 16/02/2020 11:24

I love Imogen Flowers

Grufallosfriends · 16/02/2020 11:30

Isadora is beautiful and feminine!

I don't like Imogen at all, find it harsh sounding

ploughingthrough · 16/02/2020 11:32

I don't like Immy which Imogen often gets shortened to in my experience. I really like Isadora I think it's a bit different without being silly, and Dora is also sweet if it gets shortened.

userabcname · 16/02/2020 11:35

I love Isadora!

Double3xposure · 16/02/2020 11:39

Both lovely . Sorry no help.

Poppydaisies · 16/02/2020 11:53

Isadora! Lovely name that travels well into other languages.

Imogen is harsh and ugly sounding imo.

Ellmau · 16/02/2020 12:08

I like them both but Isadora stands out more.

Mamabear88 · 16/02/2020 12:12

I like Imogen better :)

Whatsyourflava · 16/02/2020 12:20

I much prefer Imogen ❤️

Chaiwala · 16/02/2020 12:34

Isadora!

Cookit · 16/02/2020 12:38

Imogen is such a beautiful name.

Astronica · 16/02/2020 12:44

I prefer Imogen.

scrivette · 16/02/2020 12:49

Isadora

BobbyBlueCat · 16/02/2020 12:49

Imogen.

MikeUniformMike · 16/02/2020 14:01

Imogen.
Unless your surname is Bull or Bell.

Singingatmidnight · 16/02/2020 14:13

Imogen. Beautiful, strong but soft.

Krazynights34 · 16/02/2020 14:13

Isadora!

DramaAlpaca · 16/02/2020 14:19

Imogen for me. Isadora is a bit frilly & fussy, and I don't like the Dora bit on the end.

Eleanor90 · 16/02/2020 14:57

Isadora! I do like Imogen but it’s definitely quite popular around here.

How about Isolde? ❤️

TatianaLarina · 16/02/2020 14:58

Imogen by miles.

Don’t like Izzy or Dora, and the whole name is clunky and unsophisticated.