Message: "Isobel?" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Isobel?

by blue kites (bluekites)

2/26/2007, 7:11 AM

I'm someone who really dislikes when names are spelt differently for the "creative touch" rather than common sense a.k.a Jeysika, Stef-Annie..etc.

But I feel significatly drawn towards spelling Isabelle/Isabel as Isobel.

I know a nice Isobel and I just like it spelt this way because it sounds less like you're trying to flaunt the fact that Isabel has the word 'belle' in it suggesting beauty. I don't like names that subjects beauty :\ not sure why.. anyways..

What do you think of Isobel?

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- Vraiment

2/26/2007, 7:10 PM

This has always been my favorite spelling too. I like that it is Scottish, actually. :) However, I always worried that people would think I didn't know how to spell a name if I used that spelling... :(... Plus my best friend is dead set on naming her first born daughter, Isabella.

- Beatrix (guest)

2/26/2007, 3:36 PM

Sorry I haven't read the other posts, but I'm almost certain that Isobel is the Scottish version of Isabel/Isabella and is not in the least 'made-up' or creative spelling. I much prefer Isobel to the other versions of the name.

- mum2bubba

2/26/2007, 3:06 PM

I prefer Isabelle :)

- LindaRosemary

2/26/2007, 2:32 PM

Prefer Isobel, but I still like Isabel, since it doesnt have the actual word "belle" or "bella" in it.

- EgYpTiAn PrInCeSs

2/26/2007, 11:59 AM

Isobel is cute :)

- raindancing

2/26/2007, 11:10 AM

One of my freinds had it on her favorites list for years though recently she has relegated it to the middle name slot, I have started to prefer Isobel rather than Isabel / Isabelle.
Though I expect one of the other posters has already said it I will say it anyway :)Isobel isnt a creative spelling its a Scottish form of Isabel.

- Elena

2/26/2007, 9:54 AM

I've already sent you a message because I obviously didn't know you'd ask this question here and on the interactive polls page, but Isobel isn't kre8iveleigh spelled. It's the Scottish version.

- Elinor (Elly747)

2/26/2007, 9:30 AM

Isobel is very popular for older women where I live (Scotland), and they often pronounce it ISS-a-bul, not IZZ-a-bell. I'm sure most people will say it the same as Isabel these days.

Honestly I'm just bored of the name in all forms. It is so overdone these days.

- Missy

2/26/2007, 8:28 AM

I myself prefer Isabel but the spelling Isobel is growing on me since I love Scottish names. Isobel stands out from all the other Isabels but it seems to be growing in popularity.

- Kris Rose

2/26/2007, 8:25 AM

I prefer Isabel. I see belle in Isobel as well, so I dont understand why you prefer the o.

- jeziana

2/26/2007, 8:18 AM

Isobel is really great, IMO it's prettier than Isabel and Isabelle and it's the Scottish form

- Syllissa (Miss_S)

2/26/2007, 8:03 AM

I don't like Isobel, but I love Isabella and Isabelle

- Carby7

2/26/2007, 7:47 AM

First of all Isobel is not a kre8tive spelling like Jeysika..., it is the Scottish spelling of Isabel.

I love it, this name is fabulous and whilst I find the spellings Isabel and Isabelle overused, this one makesthe name unusual.

My only fear is the associaion with Grey's anatomy's Isobel "Izzie" Stevens. Well, it's not a bad thing after all...

Nice choice!

- Shan (guest)

2/26/2007, 7:25 AM

I like it spelled this way. I think (I may be wrong) that is spelled this way more than Isabel, in Spanish speaking countries.

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