Annabel or Annabelle?

oliversmommy32912

I'm trying to figure out which way to spell this name. I tend to lean towards Annabel, but I don't want to doom my daughter to a life where no one can spell her name correctly. DS's name is Oliver. Thoughts?

hbbmama

I've only seen it spelled Annabelle, very pretty, and nice that you are thinking about how to spell it with your kids future of trying to get it spelled correctly in mind. My name is foreign (as am I) and ends up spelled wrong all the time in English. Anyway, it means I tend to have to correct the spelling a lot, which can get old. Though on the fun side I have quite the collection of certificates etc, with a variety of misspellings.

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KearaD

I think Annabel looks incomplete and it kind of drives me crazy. Haha. Go with Annabelle. 

alliejo725

This question seems to get asked a lot here. It's all personal preference. While I myself would default to Annabelle, a lot of other people would go Annabel because of the poem.

Personally, I think Annabelle looks both prettier and more complete. Annabel looks like Hannibal to me. I don't care if it is older.

lily_721

I have only seen Annabelle

LoCarb

I prefer the E at the end

babyname953

Annabel or Annabelle both names are good, but Annabelle is a correct spell of name and can be run with your daughter's life. It has a good sound.

mAnYaSha

Annabelle

g8trkim

To me Annabelle looks more standard but I wouldn't think anything of seeing Annabel. I would go with whichever spelling you like.

CMDR513

Like the spelling as Annabelle more. It looks "prettier" and "more flowy." 

karen_loy

Go with Annabelle, looks better

MrsJakes

Annabelle. Annabel looks incomplete to me.

Soap&Cider

I like the spelling Annabelle the best. Oliver and Annabelle make an adorable sibset!

Helenahhandbasket

Either way is fine.

 

If you are going for the literary connection, spell it the way Poe did- Annabel.

 

If you are looking for a "frilly-er" spelling go for Annabelle.

skio

They're both correct spellings. Annabel is the oldest version, derived from Amabel. Annabelle is the more common Americanized version. It's totally personal preference; some think Annabelle is superfluous, others think Annabel looks unfinished. She'll probably have to deal with misspellings either way.

I've always preferred Annabel.

Zimger

I prefer Annabel. It's not overly frilly. It's a very pretty name.

nikki&timothy

Annabelle!! My daughters name is Annabelle

misspunky

Annabel looks like it's missing letters to me. Annabelle looks complete and sweet.

monksmama

This is one of our top two for baby.

We are spelling it Annabel.

I prefer the more traditional less 'fluffy' spelling.