Which spelling?

[SquareSweetsThatLookRound]

We are going to use Isabelle as a middle name but not married to any particular spelling yet. Which one do people like the most? Does it also depend on the first name?
Isobel
Isabelle
Isabel
Isabell

Thank you everyone!

Isobel for me. But it’s a lovely name whatever the spelling.

Isobel

Definitely not with a double LL on the end! Either Isobel or Isabel. I prefer Isobel.

Isabelle would be my default spelling as it was yours.

I prefer Isobel, but I really don't think it matters for a middle name. As a first name, you may encounter people spelling it wrong but surely as a middle name this won't be an issue? Just pick the spelling you prefer.

I noted this too. I think Isabelle as it’s how you spelt it in your initial question.

It’s all down to personal preference really. So far most people are voting for Isobel but thats my least favourite way of spelling it. It doesn’t look as pretty to me.

Isabel is the base line spelling in the UK , and also the one used in Spain, where I think the name originated.

Isobel is also British (Scottish?) it's lovely.

So I would say choose Isabel or Isobel, not sure which I prefer.

Over the last few years Isabelle seems to have become more popular here. It's the French version of the name. I wouldn't use it unless I had French connections, I find it a bit frilly. The extra 'le' on the end seems superfluous. Same thing with Annabel and Annabelle.

Isabell just isn't a thing, as far as I'm aware.

Not Isabell, but all the others are equally lovely.

Isabel for me

Isabelle in my opinion

Isobel
Keep it simple.

I like Isabelle best. Second would be Isabel, I find the o spelling a bit cluncky although it seems to be the most popular on here

1. Isabel
2. Isabelle
3. Isobel
4. anything else

I prefer Isobel, with Isabel in second place.

I don’t really like Isabelle. I love Isabella, though it might work so well as a middle name.

I don’t like Isabell at all.

Isabelle

Isabelle.
The rest feel… wrong?

I like Isabelle.

I prefer Isabel

Not RTFT.

Isobel - strangely popular on MN. I think it's a bit stern-sounding and frumpy
Isabelle - a bit too frilly
Isabel - best spelling
Isabell - looks like a typo

I'd pick a different name.

I'm sure it always used to usually be Isabel then something changed a few years back and now lots of them are Isobel. Mumsnet seems to love Isobel.

I still prefer Isabel.

The extra 'lle' is a bit to frilly for me.

A beautiful name however you spell it.

@ILoveRichardOsman , there was a phase of Claudia being very popular.

I think some users would suggest Rose or James as a middle name for any first name including Rose and James.

Personally I would go for Isabelle

For a second name..
Isabel or Isabelle. They are the spellings people will most expect. Or Isabella.
Isobel is sweet for a Scottish connection.

Isabell is a spelling error.

Isabel

Isobel or Isabelle are both good. Not keen on the other ones.