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Isabel or Emilia plus middle name combos :)

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Mirabea94 · 20/04/2023 03:38

Baby girl is due this June. Big brother is Benjamin Kane. Last name brown. I think we have narrowed it down to either Isabel(Izzy or Belle) or Emilia(Emmy/Mila/millie)for the first name.

Here’s are middle name list. Marie, Harper, Belle, Skye or Alice.

Just curious which do you think is the prettiest, flows the best or stands out from the rest?

Would be pronouncing Emilia as
EM-eel-ya

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user1492757084 · 20/04/2023 04:29

Benjamin Kane Brown and ...

Isabel Skye 10/10
Isabel Marie 9/10
Emilia Alice 9/10
Emelia Marie 8/10

In oder of preference.

34and3 · 20/04/2023 06:07

I have an Emilia so I'm biased but there are Isabelle/ Isabel / Isobel / Isabellas everywhere

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 20/04/2023 08:27

my Favorites in order are
Isabel Skye
Emilia Harper
Emilia Alice

Mumofgirls2017 · 20/04/2023 09:05

Isabel Harper
Isabel Alice
Isabel Skye

would be my picks!

emmathedilemma · 20/04/2023 12:16

I wouldn't put Skye with Brown as it sounds like an adjective.
Emilia Alice Brown or Isabel Harper Brown

DuchessOfSausage · 20/04/2023 18:26

Ben & Belle a bit too similar.
I like Emilia more than Isabel, but Emilia will get called Amelia a lot. Not keen on any of the 'nn' suggestions.

I'd use Marie or Alice as a middle name, but I actually prefer them to your first name choices.

ourflagmeansdeath · 20/04/2023 18:36

I LOVE Benjamin Brown 😊

Prefer Isabel to Emilia, it's a classic and very pretty and while I do prefer Belle to Izzy, Ben and Belle might be a little too similar but I think they could work. Depends how you feel.

Obviously Isabel Belle wouldn't work.
Isabel Skye Brown seems a bit weird because sky brown...
I'm just not a fan of the name harper and Isabel Harper doesn't seem right to me.

I love both Isabel Alice and Isabel Marie whatever you love most from there.

PickledScrump · 20/04/2023 21:05

Much prefer Isabel, Emilia although common will get constantly called the considerably more common Amelia. Isabel Marie or Isabel harper are lovely

wheresmymojo · 20/04/2023 21:19

I'm slightly obsessed with using the ChatGPT AI thing...

This is what it had to say

"Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Both Isabel and Emilia are beautiful names, and it's great that you have some middle name options in mind as well.
In terms of which middle name flows the best with the first names and last name, I think Isabel Marie Brown has a nice ring to it. It has a classic and timeless feel to it, and Marie complements Isabel's elegant and feminine qualities.
If you're looking for something more unique, Emilia Skye Brown is another option that stands out. Skye adds a whimsical and ethereal touch to Emilia, and the two names flow well together.
Ultimately, the choice is yours, and it's important to pick a name that you and your partner love and that feels right for your family. Best of luck with your decision!"

peaceofmind1 · 05/08/2023 12:43

I prefer the 'Isabelle' spelling, I know Isabel is the Spanish version but it just looks unfinished to me.

I really love the look of Emilia, it is actually a very beautiful name- love the NN Emme, HOWEVER I do think it will get mixed up with Amelia alot. Depends whether that bothers you or not?

We strongly considered Emilia but the constant mix up with Amelia plus the spelling issue (Emelia) has put us off but I do really like it

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