Which option to go for please

[Chester6]

Hi,
Sorry this isn't my first baby name post but we are closer to a decision now. We are due to have a little girl any day and haven't fully agreed a name.
What are your favourites between Amelie, Isabelle (or Isabel), Annabelle (or Annabel). We will probably use another of those as a middle name. I also really like Willow but hubby is unsure although thoughts on that too would be great. I quite like Amelie something but would like to know what others think.
Only complication is we have a cat called Bella which I really regret now as I'm worried it limits us, but equally I don't want to rule out a lovely name for that reason.
Thanks all.

I see I'm not alone with the spelling thing!

And re Isabel being too popular, she is the only other one I've met at baby group, preschool or any classes etc. I've met more Nancy's, Fredas and Ezras!

Amelie Willow or Amelie Isabel.

I think the cat issue would be confusing for a first name.

You could ask for middle name of Willow after he's seen you labour ;)

Amelie -not keen, prefer Emily
Isabel - Not keen on Izzy
Annabel - prefer Anna, but of the three, it's the one I like best

Thanks all, that's really helpful. I really have my heart set on the middle name Willow which I absolutely love and have offered husband pick of the first name as a good compromise I thought but sadly he isn't going for it so I might have to go with one of the other options.

Second the above opinion, ask him again after you’ve laboured

Thanks. I will try that 🤞😊

Another vote for Annabel Willow. Very pretty.

Annabel is by far the best! Don't like the others....

Isabelle

Annabel is lovely. Isabel is nice but I really dislike Izzy which I think would be unavoidable. I think Willow will date badly but isn't to my taste anyway

Does depend on what nicknames you prefer, my Isabel loves being called Izzy, but we wouldn't force it

Apologies @Flappingflamingo. No offence intended. Just my personal preference x

All lovely names my preference is Amelie.

Love all your names except Willow.

Isabelle/Isabel.

Or what about Isadora if you want to avoid the cat's name?

All incredibly popular names.
Personally I would not chose Isabelle/ Isabella/
Isobel/ Isabel etc as there are so many around and so many variations on the name.
Amelie is better. We only have 2 out my DC school so not over popular

Amelie!

I hate izzy so wouldnt choose isobel, and I dont like annabelle but like annie as a nn

Change the cat’s name to Willow!

All pretty names. My choice would be Amélie Willow.

I know a few Isabella/Isobel/Isabel and they are all shortened to Izzy bar one Bella.

Not that you've asked.... but Emilia, Imelda, Amalia - are similar but not as popular.