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Yes vs. No vs. Maybe

I really like the name Arabella. My husband thinks it's a tad too frilly sounding. He wants to shorten it to Arabelle. Do you like this? Or does it sound unfinished?

The Top Baby Name is...

Yes

36%

No

18%

Maybe

45%

Poll created: Jul 14, 2025
Total Votes: 11

Comments

I do think Arabella sounds more complete.
Maybe you would like, Gabrielle, Annabel, Isabelle, Clarabelle, Mirabel
posted by Marie :: 6 hours ago | report
Arabelle is the French version of the name so it's legitimate finished & complete. I usually prefer " belle" names to "bella" names.
posted by Genevieve :: 6 hours ago | report
I speak a bit of French and I've never heard of Arabelle. Regardless, I can't say care for it as the ending sounds abrupt (to me).

I would encourage you and your husband to find a name you BOTH love
posted by NameHog :: 6 hours ago | report
Arabella is okay
posted by Guest :: 5 hours ago | report
I like Arabelle well enough but I love Arabella!
posted by Guest :: 4 hours ago | report
It's pretty
Nothing is wrong with being girly
posted by Q :: 3 hours ago | report
What about Ariella? That's slightly less frilly yet retains the -la ending. Arabelle does seem incomplete to me.
posted by Guest :: 1 hour ago | report
I like Arabelle but I love Arabella! I love "over-the-top" frilly girl names. However, maybe it would be best to set it aside and try to find a name you both love.
posted by Lilac Lady :: 1 hour ago | report

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