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Re: -Elle vs. -Ella
1. Isabelle
Preferably Isabel. The name Isabella is too cutesy for me.
2. Ariella
I hate the Arielle reference to Ariel the Disney character, but both are okay.
3. Gabriella
I don't like either of these, both are too cutesy, but I don't mind Gabriel on a boy. Gabrielle is just sloppy and annoying, though.
4. Mirabelle
This name is really pretty. I like whatever starts with Mira, I realize. Mirabella is just a bit excessive with too many sounds.
5. Roselle
I like both, but if I had to name a child one of them, I'd choose this one. I don't like how old-fashioned it sounds but Rosella is too Cinderella's sisters-ish (yes, I know I make a lot of Disney references).
6. Bella
This name is prettier and a plus is that it works on all species (human, dog, cat, etc.)
7. Estella
I love both, so this is just what I decided. No reason.
8. Aubrielle
I've never heard of these names (well, Aubrey, but that's it) so I won't for the one that stands out less.
9. Giselle
I know a girl with this name. She's pretty nice and it fits her well. Gisella just wouldn't.
10. Daniella
Danielle seems too strict and Gen-X. Daniella is free-er, but I dislike the nickname "Dani" for both. Also my name is Ella and I would hate if it were "Elle" but it's different when it's an ending.

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