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#454669 - 11/08/05 11:30 PM
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I'm about to become a grandfather in January to a baby girl. Her parents want to name her Isabel, and my wife and I are somewhat concerned. Isable is a nice name but, since her parents are Filipino, we concerned that she'll always be thought of as a Filipino-American because of her name. If she were named Janice or Mary, or Lauren I think she'd be viewed not so much as an Asian. Any thoughts?
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#454670 - 11/08/05 11:34 PM
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Are you serious? I know a lot of parents that have chosen Isabel as a name. I actually like Isabella and we are considering naming our future daughter that. I think it's a great name.
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#454671 - 11/08/05 11:39 PM
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I think the way the person talks and acts is what will decide if they are thought of as American or Filipino-American, not their name. And if they are born and raised here they will likely be seen as just American.
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#454673 - 11/08/05 11:48 PM
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Is Isabel a Filipino name? My mother-in-law and niece are both named Isabel and they are Hispanic. No one ever accused them of being Filipino, as far as I know. But I agree with Gato, if she is Filipino, what is wrong with people knowing that?
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#454676 - 11/09/05 12:15 AM
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My non-filipino niece (we're WASPs) is named Isabelle. I just love it. Actually, the name Isabelle reminds me of Italian.
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#454677 - 11/09/05 01:50 AM
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Trust me, the first thing people think of when they hear Isabel is NOT going to be Filipino. French or Italian, possibly. Actually, considering some of the names I hear lately, Isabel is a nice, lovely, safe name. I think it's a good choice.
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#454678 - 11/09/05 12:47 PM
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#454679 - 11/09/05 01:06 PM
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my grandmother was straight of the boat from county cork, and her name was Isabelle
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#454680 - 11/09/05 01:35 PM
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I know a Scottish woman named Isabel. Also, and Italian one, Isabella.
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#454681 - 11/09/05 02:03 PM
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I think Idabella is a very sweet name for a young girl that can be professional when she grows up. Just be glad they aren't naming her Apple or any other odd name that is coming out.
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#454682 - 11/09/05 02:11 PM
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I really like the name Isabella. There was a little girl at my church and they call her bella for short. I don't think the name shows any kind of asian backround..
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#454683 - 11/09/05 02:24 PM
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I kind of like it, I don't see what the big deal is.
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#454684 - 11/09/05 02:36 PM
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I have a niece named Isabelle and she goes by Belle. I think its a great name.
Seems to me, at least on BOL that it's getting to be a pretty common name.
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#454685 - 11/09/05 02:40 PM
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My niece is also named Isabelle, but everyone calls her Izzy.
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#454688 - 11/09/05 02:46 PM
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I didn't like the nickname at first either, but now I think it is very cute.
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#454689 - 11/09/05 02:50 PM
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By the same token... my other niece is named Elizabeth and she goes by Ellie. I didn't like it at first but now I can't imagine her as anything but Ellie. It just fits her.
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#454690 - 11/09/05 02:52 PM
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Izzy? It sure is better than Princess or something ghetto like that. I've always liked the name Isabella
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#454693 - 11/09/05 02:59 PM
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It's much better than some of the names out there. You know the ones.. Mercedes, Lexus, Volvo (Yes, I've met one), Shaniqua, and Jane.
Dare I ask why Jane?
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