Belle and Sebastian

[overthinkingismymiddlename]

I have a boy called Sebastian and 'Id love to call my girl Isabelle. Would you automatically think of Belle and Sebastian; either the cartoon or the band? My husband is not a big music fan or knows the cartoon but can't help thinking people might think I'm a mega fan. 😂 I enjoyed their music in my youth.

Was that the programme with the Snowy white horses song ?

😁😁that tv prog would be 'The White Horses'.

Thanks Willow.
Great names OP

They're both nice names. Never heard of the band or anything, only makes me think of my dog who is named Belle

I'd think of the band who, incidentally were my neighbours!

I’ve just had twins and now kicking myself I didn’t name them Isabelle and Sebastian.
But also, being a 90’s kid and from Glasgow, I would expect to be laughed at by my peers for it. It’s like a cool version of Tia and Maria. Or Jack and Daniel. Or topsey and tim

Yep, immediately thought of the band, sorry.

I'd think of the tv series with the big dog.

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Me too loved that programme i wanted one of those dogs! Still.remember the theme tune.😁

I linked to the tune earlier - it's so lovely . I can still "hear" his voice calling "Belle, Belle"

Totally think of the band, and you could not ever move to Glasgow, but LOVE the names together so do it (and it's a pretty good band to (accidentally) reference)

I love the band but if you said your children were ‘Sebastian and Isabelle’ with nicknames Seb and Izzy I don’t think I would make the connection. They’re a great band anyway so I don’t think you need to worry.

I’ve never heard of either. Both are lovely names

I would assume you were a Superfan of the band, but they're fairly niche so most wouldn't notice.

I too can hear that voice!

It was my favourite programme and led me into to skiing after growing up totally non sporty in an inner city.
It changed my life materially, which is weird thinking on it.

Thank you all so much for your comments. It's made me feel so much more comfortable with it. I'd probably got for Isabella. Issy as a nickname. Xx

Willow I stand corrected . I used to love that programme as a kid

I’d think immediately of the beautiful black and white TV series. But then I was in love with Sebastian when I was 5.

(But your DD isn’t actually Belle).

Yes I would think of the band - but they’re not that well know generally and time is passing...
They’re nice names so go for it!

Definitely the old TV series. Loved it though. Lovely music together with a cute boy and a wonderful dog. Love the names too.

I don't know the band but I'd assume you were a big Disney fan

Lovely music

Yes the music was great.

I'm a fan of the band and I'd think it was quite funny but I would get over it pretty quickly. It's not ridiculous, particularly, as PPs have said, as Sebastian will usually come first.

I'd think of the band (but I love them and both names are really nice).

I tend to refer to sibsets in age order so I'd say Sebastian and Isabelle, which on first hearing I probably wouldn't notice,unlike if you said (Isa)belle and Sebastian.

I think spelling it Isobel, or using Issy/Izzy as a nn would also avoid it.

I used to have cats named Belle and Sebastian!

Band and cartoon. But I think it’s acceptable.

Yes I'd think of the band but it's not a bad thing. What is a bad thing is how many children are called Isabelle 😫 it's literally everyone, and it's such a sickly name... I know you're saying it's a family name but couldn't it be a middle name? Or at least use the spelling Isobel or something.