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I adore the name Isabella. It's been in my top 20 names for a couple years. It's also one of only a small handful of girls names that both I and my SO love. The very unfortunate thing is that his last name is pronounced like Fent (as in Elephent!) so any names with even a remote Ella or strong Elle ending are out. That means another favorite of mine Annabel too! *cries*

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I think Isabella is so gorgeous. It just has a sophisticated air about it. It is very frilly but a tom-boy could go by Izzy so I think it's well-rounded.

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I like the sound of Isabella Lynette. I've never been crazy about Lynn as I've known so many who have it as their middle name.

I love the name Isabella, and I wish that it wasn't so popular. The L's in Isabella and Lynn / Lynnette run together, though, so I would go for something else.

I much prefer Isobel.

Despite the popularity of the name Isabella, I think it's very pretty and elegant. I don't like Isabella Lynette/Lynn because it doesn't really flow. The "ella" and "lyn" part sort of run into each other. But if I had to choose, I'd say Isabella Lynn.

I think Isabella is a pretty name. Many people must have for it to become so popular. If you're ok with the popularity and have your heart set on it, I think it's a keeper. I also like Isobel for another variation.

I'm so sick of Isabella. I was never a fan of the name, too frilly.

I prefer Isabelle, but Isabella is okay. Thing is, I can't stand Bella as a nickname to Isabella. Bella is okay on its own but it has a completely different feel than what Isabella has. However Belle doesn't seem to. I always think of Queen Isabella when I hear the name, very elegant but rarely ever are Isabellas called by their whole name.

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I don't like any of those middle names.

I prefer Isabelle, but Isabella is okay. Thing is, I can't stand Bella as a nickname to Isabella. Bella is okay on its own but it has a completely different feel than what Isabella has. However Belle doesn't seem to. I always think of Queen Isabella when I hear the name, very elegant but rarely ever are Isabellas called by their whole name.

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I don't like any of those middle names.

I think Isabella is really pretty and I'd use it. I like Isabella Lynette, it seems stately. Isabella Lynn is kind of hard to say and doesn't sound as "complete".

I love Isabella, but perhaps prefer Isabelle just a bit, simple because I prefer the nn Belle over Bella. I think it's a beautiful name, classic and cute.

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Out of your two names I prefer Isabella Lynette.

I like it. It's not a favorite but I think it's a pretty name, solid and I prefer it to Isabelle.
Also, I prefer Isabella Lynn to Isabella Lynette. I've never liked names ending in -ette.
And I'm going to be obnoxious ;) and keep suggesting Linn as an alternative to Lynn. Isabella Linn looks really nice in my opinion.

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I don't like Isabella. I find it to be too feminine, too long, and I just don't like the overall sound of it.

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I have trouble saying Isabella Lynette and Isabella Lynn. I think it's the duel "L" sounds.

I really like Isabella. It's actually my second favorite girl's name. I also like Isabelle/Isobel a lot but Isabella is a bit softer imo.

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Isabella Lynette and Isabella Lynn aren't really my style. In general I tend to dislike -ette names. I like Isabella Linnéa and Isabella Caroline as combos. Someone once also suggested that if I ever have a daughter and name her Isabelle, the combo Isabelle Terese would be lovely and I kind of like it (disregarding the fact that I would name her after myself).

I think it's really pretty, though I prefer Isabel as it's less over-the-top frilly. Neither of those combos flow very well, due to the L sounds so close together (IsabeLLa Lynn / Lynnette).

I really don't like the name Isabella, and I don't understand why it's so popular. I think the initial syllable is unattractive, and ruins the name. It always makes me think of dark, middle-aged woman with a mustache. I'm glad it's not my name.

I much prefer Isabel. Isabella feels princessy. I have the impression both are a bit overused in the US at the moment.

Isabella is sweet. It's incredibly popular and pretty and usable. I know three under the age of 9, and know of others. I used to find it a bit 'meh', but then I met a little girl with the name who is one of the more awesome kids I have ever met. I still don't love it, but I like it a whole lot more than I used to.
I still prefer Isabel - less flowery and more 'spreadable' (to age groups, situations, etc. I know there is a better word for this concept but it is 1.40am where I am and my brain is not at its best!)
Isabella Lynn and Isabella Lynette are quite boring IMO. Lynn is one of those ultimate filler mns, so unless the name has special meaning for you, I'd look for something a bit more exciting. Also the 'l's in the two names run together a bit and make it difficult to say. If I had to choose between them, though, I'd go with Isabella Lynette.

I think Isabella is a really pretty name. I don't really like it paired with an L name because it's too much L in the middle. But if I had to pick, I'd pick Isabella Lynnette because the emphasis being on the -ette sort of diverts the attention from all the Ls.