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I think its very pretty. No more frilly or prissy than Isabella.

I love Annabella but i like Annabelle a little bit more. It's girly but not to much more in that romantic kind of way.
But yes, i think it will rise as an alternative to Isabella.
And no, i think people will rather shorten it to Bella or maybe Annie.

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Annabella Catherine is very nice but anyways i'll give you some suggestions ;)

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Annabella Catrin
Annabella Charity
Annabella Clementine

This message was edited 10/16/2009, 12:28 AM

Annabella is fussy in an 18th century way. Annabelle is fussy in a 21st century way, and could well tag along after Isabelle (which I suspect is more widely used than Isabella, though i haven't got good stats).

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Annabel is the oldest, most traditional and, to my eyes, most usable of them all. I would love to see little Annabels waddling around, but not the other two, actually.

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Bella. There are plenty in my family tree from the end of the 19th century, but in today's world I know lots of pet dogs called Bella and, so far, only one human born after 1950.

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Ann(e) or Annie seems more likely as a nn. And if you're worried about that, maybe consider using it as a mn: Catherine Annabella, perhaps?

I think Annabella is lovely and while it is very frilly and feminine, it's also strong too. I don't think it's over the top frilly though. It may get a little more popular because of Isabella, but they are different sounding names, so it may not have the same appeal. Bella is a very sweet nn. You might get people trying to shorten it to Anna, but if you don't want that, then just let them know. Annabella Catherine, while a very long combo, is also very pretty.

It does seem somewhat over done, or frilly IMO. I would prefer Annabelle or better yet, Arabella. No doubt people will shorten it to something, and Anna or Annie seem likely.

This message was edited 10/15/2009, 4:52 PM

Think there is the possibility that it will get popular due to Isabella. Prefer Isadora

It reminds me of anabolic steriods and portabello mushrooms.

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I strongly prefer Annabel.