Mirabelle and Gisela vs Mirabella and Giselle (Poll)

Girl Names
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See the results of this poll: Which would you pick?

Respondents: 16 (This poll is closed)

  • Giselle and Mirabella: 5 (31%)
  • Gisela and Mirabelle: 4 (25%)
  • You can’t have both, I’d pick Giselle: 4 (25%)
  • You can’t have both, I’d pick Gisela: 1 (6%)
  • You can’t have both, I’d pick Mirabelle: 2 (13%)
  • You can’t have both, I’d pick Mirabella: 0 (0%)
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I don’t think making one an ella and one elle actually makes them work together any better; I actually think it makes it even more of a tongue twister - sorry :frowning:
Between [name]Mirabelle[/name] and [name]Mirabella[/name], I like [name]Mirabelle[/name] best. I think the name is frilly enough without the extra a.
Between [name]Giselle[/name] and [name]Gisela[/name], however, I love [name]Gisela[/name] - I think the a softens it and adds to the exotic feel of the name.

In terms of a sibset, I would keep [name]Gisela[/name] and look for another name to replace [name]Mirabelle[/name]. Actually, I think [name]Gisela[/name] and [name]Mira[/name] are wonderful names for sisters. If [name]Mira[/name] feels a bit insubstantial to you, it could be also a nn for [name]Miranda[/name]. [name]Miranda[/name] and [name]Gisela[/name] are perfect together!

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I have the same issue…my daughter’s name is [name]Gabriella[/name] and I really like the name [name]Isabel[/name], but I think those two sound way more similar than [name]Gisela[/name] and [name]Mirabelle[/name] (not sure why!). If that makes you feel any better. :slight_smile:

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Of the two combinations, [name]Mirabella[/name] and [name]Giselle[/name] feel more natural to me, somehow, even though it makes them an unequal number of syllables.

Unfortunately, I do think they are too similar. I would pick [name]Mirabella[/name] for the lovely nn [name]Mira[/name], but [name]Giselle[/name] is gorgeous too (and can give the sweet nn [name]Gigi[/name]). Whichever didn’t get used in first place would make a stunning middle for another daughter.

[name]Auburn[/name]

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No, I would not ever consider using [name]Mirabelle[/name]/[name]Mirabella[/name] and [name]Giselle[/name]/[name]Gisela[/name] together, due to that common “elle” element. Adding or subtracting an A doesn’t make a bit of difference in my mind. Sorry!

They are both lovely names, though! I prefer [name]Mirabelle[/name] and [name]Gisela[/name], myself. [name]Mirabelle[/name] sounds more whimsical, playful, young, and pretty whereas [name]Gisela[/name] sounds exotic, sophisticated, elegant, and strong - as I said, I really adore both! Good luck!

[name]Lemon[/name] :slight_smile: