Re: Fenella
in reply to a message by Lavinia
I don't like it. It feels flimsy and weak.
As for the second question, it might have to do with familiarity. Isabella is the name of a well-known queen. Bella and Ella are short forms of -bella / -ella names. Gabriella is the female form of Gabriel, which has also experienced recent popularity (and has stayed in the Top 1000 since 1880).
As for the second question, it might have to do with familiarity. Isabella is the name of a well-known queen. Bella and Ella are short forms of -bella / -ella names. Gabriella is the female form of Gabriel, which has also experienced recent popularity (and has stayed in the Top 1000 since 1880).