https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:40:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919232 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:08:03 +0000 MoonMoon 2919232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nana87: that's a really good point. I'm going from a style and preference perspective, while it's a question of cultural origin and significance. The name I'm looking at is used both in a Spanish and French context. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919221 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:07:25 +0000 nana87 2919221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One thing to consider about the el/elle distinction is the language of origin--for example, Isabel is the Spanish spelling, Isabelle is French </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919206 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:44:24 +0000 MoonMoon 2919206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the 1-syllable middle names! It does give a good flow. Thank you so for ideas... keep them coming! I love Raye, had never heard it before but it has such a nice sound </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919204 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:20:11 +0000 Ginabean3 2919204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer “Elle” to. “El”!</p> <p>Both of my children have 3 syllable first names and we have a 2 syllable last name and both of their middle names are 1 syllable! It makes it flow really nicely! ☺️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919203 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:08:09 +0000 smuckers 2919203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: My only real life experience with the name was the Noel and Noelle (and sometimes Noel with an umlaut over the e) were all the same (feminine) name pronounce No-el!</p> <p>I didn't even know Noel could be pronounced Knoll until GBBO :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919202 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:52:40 +0000 erinbaderin 2919202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smuckers: your Noel vs Noelle comparison interested me - are those not separate names to you? For me Noel is generally a boy name, and pronounced almost know Knoll, whereas Noelle is No-Elle and a girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919201 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:23:26 +0000 poppygirl15 2919201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally, I prefer the “Elle” ending. </p> <p>I agree that a one syllable middle name would work well.<br /> Middle names ideas: Grace, Raye, Rose, Ruth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919196 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:42:23 +0000 smuckers 2919196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the name for the -el / -elle debate for me!</p> <p>For example, I tend to like Noel better than Noelle / Ariel better than Arielle, but definitely prefer like, Annabelle to Annabel. It can also change the way the name is pronounced (Gabrielle vs Gabriel).</p> <p>For a middle name, I prefer 1 syllable middle names for first names with more than 3 syllables. Like... Annabelle Joy LASTNAME or Julianna Claire LASTNAME.</p> <p>Names I love:<br /> Boys: Daniel, Clark, Eli, Samuel, Henry, Max<br /> Girls: Jane, Julia, Molly, Sophie (it's so popular but I love this name), Violet, Clara </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-chat#post-2919194 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:23:49 +0000 MoonMoon 2919194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a day off so I'm looking at my name spreadsheets and would love your input!</p> <p>If a name ends in an "el" sound, do you prefer the -el spelling or -elle ? For example Isabel vs Isabelle. </p> <p>Also, what are some good middle name ideas for such a 3 syllable 'el' name? The last name is 2 syllables.</p> <p>We don't know the sex of this baby so I'm trying to keep a few contenders for either way. Any names you've come across lately that you love? </p>