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Help[Opinions] Re: Belle
in reply to a message by Perrine
I've never seen Belle used outside an American context. I find it sleazy, except for Snoopy's sister. Bella people used to abound, though the youngest I've met must be in her 60s by now or even 70s.
Bella used to be OK but has gone to the dogs, pun intended.
I like Isabel, but I like Isobel more. I also like Annabel and Rosabel; Christabel would be fine too but only for Christians, otherwise it arouses the obvious expectations. But I wouldn't use Bella as a nn for any of them.
I prefer Mirabel to Maribella and Mirabella, and I find Annabella too fussy and frilly. Annabel, then!
Bella used to be OK but has gone to the dogs, pun intended.
I like Isabel, but I like Isobel more. I also like Annabel and Rosabel; Christabel would be fine too but only for Christians, otherwise it arouses the obvious expectations. But I wouldn't use Bella as a nn for any of them.
I prefer Mirabel to Maribella and Mirabella, and I find Annabella too fussy and frilly. Annabel, then!
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