I just found out about Bonnibel from the Telegraph “poshest” names post and I’m smitten!!! My only question is whether it may be too “cutesy” to age well if used as a first. What does everyone think?
Ages just fine or not at all? Works well if she’s called “Belle” later on?
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What a striking name! I think it works well for all ages!
I think it can work, but it’s also very tied to a popular show, [name_u]Adventure[/name_u] Time by a [name_f]Princess[/name_f] named [name_f]Bonnibel[/name_f] Bubblegum.
It’s a bit cutesy for me. I think [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] or something similar would be really sweet with [name_f]Bonnibel[/name_f] as nn.
I think if [name_f]Christabel[/name_f], [name_f]Rosabel[/name_f], [name_f]Annabel[/name_f], [name_f]Mirabel[/name_f] et al work (which they do!) then [name_f]Bonnibel[/name_f] will also age just fine. [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] and Bel(le) are both sweet but solid nicknames that are reasonably popular as names in their own right, so I don’t see any issues at all.
I like it but not sure about spelling. I would go for [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f]. It reminds me of [name_f]Bonne[/name_f] [name_u]Bell[/name_u] cosmetics (who own Lipsmackers) so it’s a sweet association for me. 
[name_f]Bonnibel[/name_f] sounds kind of regal and cool to me rather than cutesy!
I was thinking [name_f]Bonnie[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] was a nice alternative as well!! I’m not sure which I like better at the moment…
Same!! Bonnibel really tugged at my heart strings, I think she’s gorgeous and will age just fine! The nn’s Bonnie & Belle are both adorable
I think it works well in all ages
Here in the US (not sure if elsewhere as well) there is a flavored lip balm product called Bonnebell LipSmackers. They were a pretty big deal, especially for young girls, in the 80s/90s and even my young nieces today have them. Unfortunately, that’s the first thing I think of.
But, I echo @katinka in that if [name_f]Christabel[/name_f], [name_f]Annabel[/name_f], etc. are gaining popularity, I don’t see why [name_f]Bonnibel[/name_f] couldn’t also!
Funny! That’s the second mention of those and I’ve never heard of them (that is I am familiar with Lipsmackers but “Bonnebell or Bonne Bell doesn’t ring any bells haha!)
This is really quite cute. Very soft and sweet! I think I’d prefer Bonnie-Belle to Bonnibel, but I’m not sure… both are really lovely!
Me too! I love this connection too, I was obsessed with lip smackers as a child! 
I think Bonnibel is lovely! It would be another one that gives me candy-coloured vibes 
