Isobel or Isabelle?

[Lovethewinter]

Which do you think of as the 'normal' spelling? Husband and I don't agree!

They are pronounced differently
I prefer Isobel

Both are normal spellings really. I prefer Isobel, less frilly.

I can't read Isobel without saying 'ice-o-bell' in my head- personally prefer Isabelle, pretty name

I prefer Isobel.

You could compromise on Isabel or Isobelle? Both are standard alternatives.

@dementedpixie

They are pronounced differently I prefer Isobel

Are they?

In England and Wales Isabelle is the 28th most popular name, Isabel is 142, and Isobel is 151. Personally I prefer Isobel, but if you want the most common spelling it’s Isabelle by a long way.

I also find Isabelle a bit frilly but husband thinks Isobel is 'Ice o bel' too! Perhaps Isabel would be the best compromise thanks ladies!

I think Isabelle has become the ‘norm’ though in my mind, Isobel is more classic?

Isobel is lovely

Depends what you want.

Isobel is the Scottish version
Isabel is Spanish
Isabelle is French
Isabella is Italian

In English, all are pronounced the same.

My personal favourite is Isabel, mainly because it's the least frilly.

I love Isobel, it's a beautiful spelling. I find Isabelle too frilly.

I prefer Isabel, and not just because it's my middle name. I'm mid 40s.

Isobel or Isabel.

Is a bell really necessary on a bike

I prefer Isabel.

Isobel would be IS-o-bel.

Isabelle would be IsaBEL (emphasis on last syllable, as it's French)

@Ijustcametosayhello

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Isobel 100%

@DramaAlpaca

Depends what you want.

Isobel is the Scottish version
Isabel is Spanish
Isabelle is French
Isabella is Italian

In English, all are pronounced the same.

My personal favourite is Isabel, mainly because it's the least frilly.

How are Isabella and Isabelle pronounced the same? One has a very clear "ah" sound at the end

I prefer Isabella, because it was the name of a beloved family member.

Don’t do it - she will join the vast legions of Izzy’s. I have two secondary age girls and Izzy and Eve type names are soooo common they have lost any appeal they once had. It’s like bring chalked Claire or Sarah in the 89s.

I have an isobel and it is often spelt Isabelle which is definitely more common around here.
And as others have mentioned, very popular (although that doesn't bother me). She is one of 3 in her reception class!

I’m an Isobel in my mid thirties. No one ever knew how to spell my name when I was growing up, it’s definitely not the standard spelling. If I say it in Starbucks or whatever they’ll write Isabel or Isabelle. I like this spelling though and think it suits me - less frilly as you say OP.

Isobel is the one

Isobel is best, then Isabel.

Isabelle I dislike. Too frilly.

Isobel is my favourite spelling, by a long way, then
Isabel, then the overly frilly Isabelle.

I have an Isobel. Chose that spelling because of the Scottish connection. Less frilly and we do pronounce it slightly differently with the o rather than the a.

We know a number of girls called Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella. They are all, bar one, known as Izzy. Every single one.