Mirabel

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

I stumbled across this name, and I really love it for some reason. Our last name rhymes with Ponner and we will probably use the middle name Kay (after my grandmother)...how do you like it?

Mirabel Kay Ponner

526SadieSadie · February 2013

I like it, it's different.

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

526SadieSadie:
I like it, it's different.

I think the "different" part is what I'm struggling with. Lol I can't tell if it's just the right amount of different or too much.

Manderlin923 · February 2013

I like it okay. Mira is cute.

Ladiebug710 · February 2013

I like it.

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

-auntie-:
I have a friend in France who has a Tante Mirabelle. It's not really her real name, but the name of the plum brandy she distills.

That brings me to another question...spelling...

Mirabel or Mirabelle

I haven't mentioned it to SO yet since he is so picky with names...I only have one chance to bring it up. Lol Once a name is a no to him...it's a definite no.

gutsymama · February 2013

I don't love Mirabel - I think it's because the -belle endings feel a little too frilly for my taste. I do think Mira is cute, though.

As for spelling: Mirabelle *looks* a lot frillier/girlier than Mirabel - the shorter spelling almost looks kind of, I don't know, practical or no-nonsense to me, which I think I prefer. But it depends on what you and your DH are going for.

plunderb · February 2013

I think it's sweet.

And I prefer Mirabel to Mirabelle. Unless you're going for a specifically French-inspired sibset, I don't think the extra letters do much for you. I feel the same about Annabel/Annabelle and Isabel/Isabelle.

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

mimi4347:
I don't love Mirabel - I think it's because the -belle endings feel a little too frilly for my taste. I do think Mira is cute, though.
As for spelling: Mirabelle *looks* a lot frillier/girlier than Mirabel - the shorter spelling almost looks kind of, I don't know, practical or no-nonsense to me, which I think I prefer. But it depends on what you and your DH are going for.

I like that description. The extra letters do make it seem more frilly, and more French- inspired than I need. Being I'm neither frilly, or French. Lol

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

plunderb:
I think it's sweet.
And I prefer Mirabel to Mirabelle. Unless you're going for a specifically French-inspired sibset, I don't think the extra letters do much for you. I feel the same about Annabel/Annabelle and Isabel/Isabelle.

We aren't French, so I guess the "belle" ending isn't really necessary.

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

MelRC117:
I also want to add that I really like the MN though...I like a 1 syllable MN with a 3 syllable FN.

Thanks! I have loved that for a middle name ever since I was in 7th grade. Kind of a usable GP name. Lol

CaraLynn91 · February 2013

MelRC117:
mimi4347:
I don't love Mirabel - I think it's because the -belle endings feel a little too frilly for my taste. I do think Mira is cute, though.
As for spelling: Mirabelle *looks* a lot frillier/girlier than Mirabel - the shorter spelling almost looks kind of, I don't know, practical or no-nonsense to me, which I think I prefer. But it depends on what you and your DH are going for.
The bolded. But I definitely wouldn't side eye...its a refreshing change from Isabel/Isabelle/Isabella.

We have family members who have an Isabella, so even if we liked it...it's off limits. Lol DD's name isn't frilly, so I'm wondering if it would work as a sibset.