Definitely don’t think [name_f]Isabella[/name_f], [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] or [name_f]Bella[/name_f] are dated, but yes they are boring to me. They are so common I feel nothing when I hear them.
Names I like which are similar -
[name_f]Isabeau[/name_f]
[name_f]Ishbel[/name_f]
[name_f]Ella[/name_f] (know this is very common also)
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Nella[/name_f]
I consider it a classic or almost classic, no I don’t see it being dated. I prefer [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], but love [name_f]Isabella[/name_f] as well.
isabella certainly isn’t boring! i think it’s a sweet name. i’m not a fan of bella as a nickname – i prefer belle. in my opinion, isabelle is actually more boing and overused. i just love the sweetness and innocence of isabella.