Thoughts on name Ishbel?

[Freya2456]

Couldn’t find much threads on this name. We have Scottish heritage on my mums side. I am quite fond of “belle” names but think Isabel is too common.

Have never known an Ishbel only heard of the name. Be good to get some opinions on it!

Ishbel is a lovely name. However, I am Scottish, living in Scotland. I am surprised to see the responses from non-Scots, but there you have it.

I think it sounds like a drunk person saying Isobel too.

I think it's a beautiful name. I know an adult Ishbel and she's lovely.

Again could be biased as Scottish living in Scotland but have only ever known that one.

Grew up in Wales with an Ishbel. Beautiful name!

If you want to recognise your Scottish heritage then Ishbel or Isobel is lovely. Isabel is the Spanish version of Elizabeth so don't use that.

Other Scottish names you might like:
Morag, Fiona, Shona, Jean, Isla, Eilidh, Lesley, Skye, Elspeth, Mhairi, Kirsten, Robina, Greer, Innes.

I think it's fine. I don't know any, but am familiar with it because of Trebizon too.

It's OK but does sound like someone sneezing!

I don't think it's a name?

It sounds made up and naff. Sorry but it's dreadful.

Tish from Trebizon was my first thought! I like but I do think she'll spend a lot of time explaining her name.

Can’t say it’s my favourite Scottish name.
I like Eilidh, Fiona, Kirsty, Mhairi

Not keen on Isobel either for some reason. But honestly if you like it, go for it. It also doesn’t sound made up or naff? Unlike all these weird spelling actual made up names you get now

The small-mindedness I hear on this board never ceases to amaze me.

@TheVolturi @Draggondragon

Well considering how many of us Scots on this thread have said how many we know IRL and what a nice name it is maybe you should listen to them instead of blithely making an ignorant comment that shows you haven't bothered to read the thread.

I live in Scotland and it’s one of the Scottish names I actively dislike - similar to Senga, Morven, Morag, Dolina, etc. It really does sound like someone drunk trying to say Isobel.

I quite like it.

Also like Isabis

NZ has quite strong Scottish connections doesn't it? These threads always attract what I read as not very well-educated, not well-travelled little women lIving in mean new-builds in the English midlands, living in terror of what the neighbours think. Why would you be influenced by them?

I don't think it works outside Scotland as it's not sufficiently well known - endless mishearing and jokes.

@midsomermurderess

NZ has quite strong Scottish connections doesn't it? These threads always attract what I read as not very well-educated, not well-travelled little women lIving in mean new-builds in the English midlands, living in terror of what the neighbours think. Why would you be influenced by them?

Rude if spot on.

@midsomermurderess

NZ has quite strong Scottish connections doesn't it? These threads always attract what I read as not very well-educated, not well-travelled little women lIving in mean new-builds in the English midlands, living in terror of what the neighbours think. Why would you be influenced by them?

Or women who live in the actual country the name originates from who just don't like it.

Love it. Have also stayed at a place called Finca Ixobel which was pronounced the same!

It sound to me like Ishmael, not like Isobel.

Hmm, not sure really unless you have strong scottish links.

What about one of the Islands names instead.

Skye
Rona
Eriskay (friends daughter is known as Eri)
Iona
Canna
Jura

@midsomermurderess

NZ has quite strong Scottish connections doesn't it? These threads always attract what I read as not very well-educated, not well-travelled little women lIving in mean new-builds in the English midlands, living in terror of what the neighbours think. Why would you be influenced by them?

Oh I wish my laptop had a crying laughing emoji!

I speak 5 languages and have lived overseas for many years.

I am allowed an opinion on a name. I don't like it.

That doesn't make me small minded. it means I have an opinion!

@Maggiesgirl

What about one of the Islands names instead.

Skye
Rona
Eriskay (friends daughter is known as Eri)
Iona
Canna
Jura

If you wanted to really let everyone know you have Scottish heritage then go for one few will be able to pronounce like Gigha, Erraid, Seil, Wiay, that sort of thing. Or really push out the boat and go Gaelic.

@HoldingTheDoor

Call me Ishbel...

That's the first thing that came to mind.(Yes, I know it's Ishmael)

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