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HelpRe: Isabel / Isibéal
in reply to a message by yasmine
I'm thrilled that Isabel / Isabelle / Isobel is doing so well with the general public right now. Feminine "i" names have always fascinated me. But I confess I'm getting a little weary of it / them at the same time.
Happily, one day I was listening to the BBC on my car radio. The reporter introduced herself as "ISH-bayl." I was enchanted. She had an Irish accent so at the first opportunity I went to work looking up what this name could possibly be. Of course, it was Isibeal. I've been smitten ever since. Isibeal Fleur is my stock combo for her. It's my favorite form of the name, although I realize it wouldn't work well outside of Ireland or the UK.
Ishbel is another GP. It's quirky and fun and so much fun to say out loud. I heard it on a minor character in BBC's "The Aristocrats," Lady Ishbel Gordon (I believe) was being presented to George III. My namenerd ears were all a twitter.
Happily, one day I was listening to the BBC on my car radio. The reporter introduced herself as "ISH-bayl." I was enchanted. She had an Irish accent so at the first opportunity I went to work looking up what this name could possibly be. Of course, it was Isibeal. I've been smitten ever since. Isibeal Fleur is my stock combo for her. It's my favorite form of the name, although I realize it wouldn't work well outside of Ireland or the UK.
Ishbel is another GP. It's quirky and fun and so much fun to say out loud. I heard it on a minor character in BBC's "The Aristocrats," Lady Ishbel Gordon (I believe) was being presented to George III. My namenerd ears were all a twitter.
This message was edited 1/18/2013, 3:58 PM
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I haven't actually come across Isabel and its variants that often, although they're popular here too, so I haven't had a chance to get tired of it. And I love how much history it has.
Isibéal Fleur is so beautiful and ethereal, I love it. Ishbel is pretty too but it looks a little like a drunk Isabel to me!
Isibéal Fleur is so beautiful and ethereal, I love it. Ishbel is pretty too but it looks a little like a drunk Isabel to me!
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