I’m really set on [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] or [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] being the first name or the middle name of my baby girl, but I really cannot decide on a few things…
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] – This one is really, really cute, and it’s a plus that we still get to use [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] while not using it as first name like a lot of parents out there are, but it really bugs me that the “is” of [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and “Is” of [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] are repeated. Am I the only one?
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] – This is obviously very beautiful, but I’m pretty sure about 80% of Isabellas out there have the middle name [name_f]Rose[/name_f]! I think the combination is a bit too overused at this point, but I can’t seem to get this out of my head as it really is beautiful.
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f] or [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] – This one I LOVE, but sadly can’t use because my last name begins with an L and it sounds really silly with [name_f]Lily[/name_f] being either the first name or the middle name due to the repeated sounds.
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Christine[/name_f] or [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Christine[/name_f] – Too long, but it sounds agreeable.
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] – Not a huge fan due to how it looks written down, but maybe it’ll grow on me!
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] – [name_u]Love[/name_u] it, but my niece is named [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Liv[/name_f].
Please give us some suggestions for middle names that go with [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]… or maybe first names that could go with middle name [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]/Isabelle!
Some names that we don’t like due to complications in the family: [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Esther[/name_f], [name_f]Hannah[/name_f], [name_u]Louise[/name_u], [name_f]Jane[/name_f] (and all J names because my family was really obsessed with those for generations, haha), [name_f]Mary[/name_f], and [name_f]May[/name_f]! I’d really appreciate your help as it’s been driving us crazy for months!!!
I think Iris Isabella is absolutely gorgeous and I don’t think the two ‘is’ sounds are a problem at all. It’s my favourite by far; Isabella Rose is lovely too but as you say, Rose is such an overused middle name and as you’re already aware of Isabella’s popularity, this isn’t ideal.
Some other options:
Isabella Maeve
Isabella Clementine
Isabella Juliet
Isabella Marigold
Isabella June
Isabella Celine
Isabella Margot
Isabella Chiara
Isabella Story
Isabella Matilda
Isabella Nell
Isabella Fable
Isabella Astrid
Isabella Rue
Isabella Posey
Isabella Daisy
I think the repeated ‘is’ in [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] does kind of interrupt the flow…
[name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] – You’re right, it’s kind of generic at this point. And that’s really too bad about [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f].
It seems like you’re thinking a short, sweet name to pair with the lengthy, elegant [name_f]Isabella[/name_f], so here are the names I’d suggest:
[name_f]Clio[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Juno[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
Edit: Some middle names for Iris in the style of Isabella & Olivia.
Iris Annabella
Iris Arabella
Iris Camilla
Iris Cordelia
Iris Emilia
Iris Helena
Iris Juliana
Iris Mariana
Iris Mariella
Iris Matilda
Iris Octavia
Iris Valentina
I would go with [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]! I don’t think it’s a problem that your niece is an [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] bc you would only be using it in the middle! It’s actually a sweet connection between the two of them imo!
From your list, my very favorite is [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]. The repeated “is” doesn’t much bother me because it sounds different in each name. I’m also inclined to use a favorite first and middle together regardless of flow (unless it sounds like an unpleasant word or something) because firsts and middles really aren’t said together all that often. But as I said, in this case, I actually think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] sounds quite nice. Plus, I adore [name_f]Iris[/name_f] as a first and I love that [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] is featured as well. Overall, I find this to be a lovely, memorable combo. [name_f]My[/name_f] second favorite is [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. I think it would be okay to repeat your niece’s name as a middle, but in this case I’d be inclined to skip it since this combo doesn’t include your favorite name anyway. So [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] would still get my vote! The first idea that came to mind has already been suggested, but I’ll second/third/fourth it–[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]. Another botanical long “I” name, like [name_f]Iris[/name_f], that doesn’t repeat any sounds from [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]. Good luck!
I honestly love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]! I don’t this the repeating sound is odd at all–it would bother me more if the two names sounded like the ran together. Sorry for repeats!
Aurora [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]/a
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] (very similar to [name_f]Iris[/name_f], but doesn’t repeat the same sound!)
[name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_u]Willow[/name_u] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
I absolutely love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] (prefer it), but I agree with you… it can be a bit repetitive in sound. If it bothers you, might I suggest [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and go by [name_f]Iris[/name_f]? ([name_f]My[/name_f] grandma went by her middle name her entire life.) This would give you a name that is less repetitive, but allows you to avoid using the overly popular [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]/Isabella as the name she uses on a daily basis.
I think [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] and [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] are both nice. I like [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] too. As others have said, they share letters but the sounds are different. Agree that [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is pretty but too common.
I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f]! I think it’s really pretty both written down and spoken aloud. The repetition of the “is” sound doesn’t bother me at all, maybe because the “s” in [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is soft and the “s” in [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] is closer to a hard “z” sound.
My favourites are [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]! I prefer [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] to [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] as I love the nickname [name_f]Bella[/name_f] !
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] and [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] are beautiful names! What about [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]?
My favorite from your list is [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f], while slightly repetitive, its still gorgeous. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] is lovely too. [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is very sweet as well but I wouldn’t use a niece’s name as a middle.
Also I think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] or [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] would be a lovely name as well if you want something similar to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f].
