Stella, Nina and Bella

[caitlinrose]

Please let me know your thoughts on

Nina
Stella
Bella

Isabella is on our list. I love how classic it is but dislike Izzy. I think Izzy is avoidable by offering Bella or Bell. Just Bella feels a bit less classic to me but I still like it. Is it too Twilight still or too "of the moment"?

Is Stella too harsh? Love the meaning but friends have told me it makes them think of pubs and bars (I guess because of the beer?).

Nina I say like nee-na.

Should I add these to my list? Thanks for your help!

Nina - don't like it at all! Makes me think of an ambulance siren.

a friend with this name says the kids at school used to do this - I still love the name

What about Tara?

I like Stella, it’s punchy and gaining popularity, so I don’t think her generation will associate it with beer.

Bella is overdone, but also if it’s short for Isabel you can’t control other people calling her Izzy. So don’t pick it if that bothers you.

Nina is nothing-y to me

Stella is lovely, as are Estella and Estelle.

Bella short for Isabella is nice, but it doesn't feel strong enough on its own.

Nina is a big no for me, it's wet and wishy-washy. Another Mia, Ella, Evie type of name, all girly and sweet. In its favour I suppose is its international feel, that's always good.

I like Nina best. I like the sound of Bella but wouldn't use it as there are too many Bellas around. Stella is interesting and has a cool feel to it.

Love both Nina and Stella. I really don’t like Bella though

I like Nina the most OP.

Estella is much better than Stella. May get called Este ( Estie) for short which is cute and fresh!
Bella is undeniably pretty though!

I thought about Nina but in the end went with Meena, think it was in interview with the vampire.
I remember seeing the Irish Lena which I also loved.

Love Stella.

Not keen on Nina or Bella.

Had I been lucky enough to have a girl Stella was on the list - I think it is fabulous. I would think more Stella Rimmington , Stella McCartney , Stella Tennant rather than a can of beer. Would not even cross my mind to associate a young girl's name with that. - I think it far lovelier and more classic than Bella or Nina & just personally not keen in Izzy which Isobel may get.

But not my daughter - not my choice - good luck with your daughter - It will just become her name whatever you choose but definitely Stella would be my choice

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Love Nina, not overly girly and not too popular. Not keen on the others Stella makes me think of a burly barmaid - maybe because of Stella Artois?! And Bella will always make me think of the dreaded Tweenies and their annoying voices!