Isobel or Isabel?

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How would you spell it? And any nicknames other than Izzy?

Isabel

I'm going against the grain a bit but I think it's prettier with an 'a'.

However I do speak Spanish and so I tend to prefer names that are spelled correctly from my pov! BUT I think Isabel is more internationally recognisable as it's the base of all international variations. Isobel, although nice, looks like you're trying to be different, and Isobel Lang is an irritating weather presenter from sky news

oops sorry OP just saw she is already here! It's a pretty name however you spell it

NNs = Did-A-Smell, Busy-Bell, Would-'a-Fell (we are full of 'em in this household).

Seriously, I find Isabel much prettier looking and Izzy as NN quite 'cool' sounding (I am an ignorant furrener, mind).

Does anyone remember on The Archers when Ruth turned up her nose at the name of Pip's new friend 'Izzy'? Gill had to talk Ruth into the idea that NN of Izzy wasn't necessarily a sign of super-low-class socially deprived and degenerate family background.

I find it hilarious that anyone can be so specifically prejudiced against such an extremely popular NN. Do people conclude the same sorts of things about 'Bob' or 'Mick' or 'Kath'?

Isobel over Isabel or Isabelle I'd say. I had an Aunt who was know as Iso, and I loved her!