xp: grappling with names.

viking15

Hi all,

We had the perfect boy name already picked out, but we can't find a girl name other than Isabel. It is my favorite and it's the only one my hubby likes. I've been trying for months to come up with something else and I'm just stuck. I thought he was coming around to Carolyn, but he finally decided the other day he just doesn't like it. I'm not a huge twilight fan. I've read the books, but when I think of Isabel I think of the Spanish queen. I don't know what to do. Isabella is so popular according to the name lists. I'm afraid that she will hate her name. I did hate my name as a child. I don't care as an adult but I grew up with no one even knowing how to pronounce it or spell it. My mom isn't happy about Isabel because it's so popular and she has opinions about that.

Any advice? Was your name really popular the year you were born? Did you hate it? Love it? For those with LOs already do you really see tons of Isabelle/as out there and find it totally annoying?  What are the NNs you are seeing for it? 

ATMmom324

I had an extremely popular name and gave DD a popular name.  If you like it go for it.  I don't see what the big deal is.  I was one of 9 Jaime/Jamie's in my class and used to wish I was a Jennifer or a Nicole because there were more of them.  

momofmanyinthemitten

When I was in elementary school, there were 6 girls in my grade with my first name. I was always firstname lastinitial. I didn't mind it, but it's something to think about. There are a ton of Isabel/las out there, but name choice it completely up to the parents and I respect their decision. If you like the name, you like the name.

MrsJakes

I know of quite a few little girls with the name Isabella, nn Bella, but I don't think I know of any with the name Isabel. I think it's a very pretty name. If you like it, go with it.

seahorse102410

Call her Isa (eee sahhh).

topbirdsix

Have you tried something like this site:

https://nameberry.com/list/43/If-You-Like-Isabella-You-Might-Love#.UAWEjZHNnws

Neither my H nor I grew up having to be firstname lastinitial - and we didn't want that for our child either - but we both preferred classic names. It remains to be seen if we have been successful.

 

viking15

topbirdsix:

Have you tried something like this site:

https://nameberry.com/list/43/If-You-Like-Isabella-You-Might-Love#.UAWEjZHNnws

Neither my H nor I grew up having to be firstname lastinitial - and we didn't want that for our child either - but we both preferred classic names. It remains to be seen if we have been successful.

 

I tried it this afternoon and was unsuccessful.