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| Thu, 01-04-2007 - 4:31pm |
Our last name is Bertel (pronounced Bur-TELL) and unfortunately some of the names I like seem to rhyme, although my husband disagrees and does not see this as a problem. The names are Annabel and Gabrielle. What are other people's thoughts? Do these names sound silly with our last name?

Yes, I would avoid any name ending in -elle. It doesn't rhyme exactly, but it is matchy and sounds a bit off. Here are some names similar to Annabelle and Gabrielle that you may like:
Fiona
Samantha
Claudia
Lorelei
Ashlyn
Bronwen
Felicity
Daniella (this has a similar -elle sound, but works since it ends in an a)
Aurelia
Bethany
Sara
Angela
Meredith
Violet
HTH
-Nikki
Thanks belle_petite for the siggy!
I don't like the rhyming but I think Annabella Bertel or Gabriella Bertel sound good.
I wouldn't do it. The rhyming endings and prominent B sounds in both names do make them sound a bit silly. Maybe you could find some names with similar qualities? Like Anneliese or Anna Claire as a double name (rather than Annabel).
HTH
~Kelli
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