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lifeonthehill · October 2013

Annabel

H loves it and I did too until I heard him say it again last night. I am not one for super frilly names like Gabriella or Isabella and at first I didn't think Annabel fit that category but now I'm not so sure. We love the Edgar Allen Poe connection.

What are your general thoughts on Annabel?

FakeFinn · October 2013

Feminine without being frilly and unusual without being too out there.

Helenahhandbasket · October 2013

I really love this spelling of the name, and the EAP reference. It is a tad frilly for me, but it's a really nice, feminine pretty name.

Dr.Loretta · October 2013

I like it. That's my favorite EAP poem

diamondduck13 · October 2013

IMO it's not as frilly as Gabriella or Isabella, but it is on the frilly side of the spectrum. I like it (and this is from someone who generally does not like frilly)

Honestly my biggest draw back is that it seems really popular, at least on the Bump, if that's at all indicative of the real world

lifeonthehill · October 2013

Popularity doesn't really bother me so much when it's below top 10. As of now future DD would be in classes of 15 in a very small rural community school in maine and the private high school we work at in the same town has not had an Annabel attend in at least 50 years.

Thanks everyone for the responses!

Scarlett&Gatsby · October 2013

I like it. It feels more old-fashioned than frilly to me. As a personal preference, I like the Annabelle spelling better. I seriously always pronounce Annabel like "Hannibal" in my head. I know it's legit and I'm just being dumb, but seriously. EVERY time.

lifeonthehill · October 2013

Scarlett&Gatsby said:
I like it. It feels more old-fashioned than frilly to me. As a personal preference, I like the Annabelle spelling better. I seriously always pronounce Annabel like "Hannibal" in my head. I know it's legit and I'm just being dumb, but seriously. EVERY time.

Haha I can't stand the look of Annabelle! It looks so frilly to me haha. I do see what you mean by Hannibal though.

oliversmommy32912 · October 2013

Love Annabel. It's a front runner if our next child is a girl. Love it spelled this way. Love Anna.

ObLaDi · October 2013

I think it's a lovely name, and find Annabel to be much less frilly than Annabelle.

EVA116 · October 2013

Annabel is my daughters name so I love it!

allardr · October 2013

LMvW85 said:

Feminine without being frilly and unusual without being too out there.

I obviously am partial to the name. I fell in love with it because I like long feminine names, not too popular, but very known. I obviously like the Annabelle spelling, but your spelling is also one of the acceptable spellings so no issues with that.

blu-eyedwife · October 2013

Scarlett&Gatsby said:

I like it. It feels more old-fashioned than frilly to me. As a personal preference, I like the Annabelle spelling better. I seriously always pronounce Annabel like "Hannibal" in my head. I know it's legit and I'm just being dumb, but seriously. EVERY time.

You seriously took the words right out of my mouth. (fingers?)

WestIsleFlower · October 2013

Annabel is my favorite girl's name right now. IN LOVE WITH IT! I do prefer the "frilly" spelling (Annabelle). It is a beautiful name, I've only met two in my life, great choice.

Kmommy91 · October 2013

I think it's nice. Pretty yet simple, and well known without being too popular.

CK121011 · October 2013

Beautiful classic name! I love it and would use it except my dh isn't a fan

he is extremely picky with names and its really annoying

either spelling is pretty too

Zimger · October 2013

I love Annabel we chose it for our second angel baby. I think it is beautiful.

LaurelJoy91 · November 2013

I love Annabel and the association with Edgar Alan Poe (I memorized that poem in 8th grade

) but yes, it is definitely feminine.

LisaG09 · November 2013

Love it!

mh89 · November 2013

I like it.

It also has another literary connection in the Percy Jackson series. I think it's spelt the same, but I haven read the books. I just know she's a kick-butt female character a la Hermione or Katniss.