Isabel vs. Isobel

See the results of this poll: Which do you prefer?

Respondents: 52 (This poll is closed)

  • Isabel : 24 (46%)
  • Isobel: 28 (54%)

[name_m]Both[/name_m] are gorgeous but I prefer [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. I would not change the spelling based on sibling names. BTW, I have [name_f]Ella[/name_f], [name_f]Sofia[/name_f], and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] on my list.

I prefer [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] (as far as I know, the Scottish spelling? I am very probably wrong) just because I think it looks nicer. But there’s no difference really.

The spelling I prefer depends on the surname as well as the siblings names. If a surname contains o’s then [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] would be best. Likewise, if the ln has a’s then [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] gets my vote.

[name_f]Ella[/name_f], [name_m]Julian[/name_m], and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] - I think [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] looks better with [name_f]Ella[/name_f] and [name_m]Julian[/name_m]. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f] look too similar.
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f], [name_m]Leo[/name_m], [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] - All of these ones have o’s in them so to break up the pattern, [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] would be my pick.

I like both but tend to prefer [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] since it’s even more different than [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f].

I prefer [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. The only thing that would tip me over to [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is if a determined nod to parental heritage or if the other kids were all named extremely Scottish names.

[name_f]Ella[/name_f], [name_m]Julian[/name_m], [name_m]Leo[/name_m], and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] are all neutral enough that I like [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] best in either case.

I prefer [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] since it’s more international and many people only know the name with that spelling.

[name_f]Isabel[/name_f], hands down, it looks classic and still light. It’s the only spelling I really like. I know a little [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] nn [name_u]Izzy[/name_u], she’s thirteen now I think, an adorable little blonde with full cheeks, blue eyes and an a sweet smile.

[name_f]Isobel[/name_f] feels staunch to me and uninviting. The only face I have to put towards this spelling is [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] from The Vampire Diaries and she wasn’t a particularly lovely character.

It is the Scottish spelling :slight_smile: Or Celtic, anyways.

I prefer [name_f]Isobel[/name_f]. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] looks incomplete to me, though I like [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f].

I’d go for the more common spelling - which in most cases is probably [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] - because the majority of people will spell it that way anyway and she won’t have to correct people so often.

[name_f]Isobel[/name_f] is my mother’s name so it looks ‘right’ to me. I assume my grandparents picked the Scottish spelling because my grandfather was half Scottish. I know another [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] of Scottish descent, and an [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] of [name_m]French[/name_m] descent. I think it’s nice to nod to your particular background when a name has variants.

Hmmmm, I love [name_f]Isobel[/name_f], it just comes off striking to me.

I like them equally. And I’m with you on the frillier [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]. I think sibset would make a difference to me, tho I kind of like the O theme in the second set.

[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite spelling of this name is the full spelling [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] (it looks more complete and frilly to me and I love that is actually has “[name_f]Belle[/name_f]” in it), but between the two I prefer [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. I just think it looks better with an “a”. I don’t think I’d change the spelling up, there isn’t a huge difference between [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] and [name_f]Isobel[/name_f]. I would use either spelling for both sibsets.

I accidentally voted for [name_f]Isabel[/name_f], but I PREFER [name_f]Isobel[/name_f]!!

I adore the name! I prefer the [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] spelling. It’s more international and just looks nicer to me. Plus, it’s the name of one my favourite authors, [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] Allende.

I prefer the [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] spelling.

I think they’re both beautiful, but [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is my favourite. It definitely the most youthful spelling, without all the frills of [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] which I’ve never liked much.

I like [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] on the grounds that it’s Scottish and rarer (in the UK it’s fairly common, but I’ve never heard it used outside) but honestly it looks weird to me.
Usually I love ancient sounding Celtic names, but in this case I’d use [name_f]Iseabail[/name_f] which is the Scottish-Gaelic variation, pronounced ISH-bell. I think it’s gorgeous.