Still cant decide :(

[special_kala]

Isabelle ?

River
I prefer River but OH likes Isabelle.

I keep hearing people calling their kids Isabelle and worry its one of those really popular names

 

[MUMOF5]

There are 4 Isabelles in my sons nursery class! I really like River, its unusual enough for her to be an individual yet not too 'far out'.. xx

 

[Gunner's Mama]

I concur that Isabelle is common and I really like River. I just always think of it as a boys name like River Phoenix, the actor. But many names crossover to girls well!

 

[Lilicat]

Isabelle is popular but its very pretty. I tend to think of River more as a male name, although as a nature name its technically unisex.
You might find on seeing her name people might be expecting your little girl River to be a little boy before they meet her. Along similar lines does Brooke appeal? Its more unusual than Isabelle and has a pretty nature feel like River with the advantage of being a definate girl name.

 

[Ilove]

Isabelle is becoming common, but not that much (I don't think it's top 10) River I do like but for a boy. It sounds masculine to me

 

[Gunner's Mama]

Isabelle is popular but its very pretty. I tend to think of River more as a male name, although as a nature name its technically unisex.
You might find on seeing her name people might be expecting your little girl River to be a little boy before they meet her. Along similar lines does Brooke appeal? Its more unusual than Isabelle and has a pretty nature feel like River with the advantage of being a definate girl name.

Brooke is a very cute name...a good alternative.

 

[readyforbaby]

River is a great name. That would be my pick.

 

[ellen21]

i really loved the name River Syrett its a rare one ...........Isabelle is a common one................

 

[danni2609]

My daughters Isabelle and to be honest i havent bumped into another yet....only an Isabella

 

[x-li-x]

i like river, i think its a lovely name x

 

[Pingu]

Isabelle

 

[suzanne108]

Isabelle is a lovely name but is getting quite common now. How about Belle or Bella?

I like River for a boy, not sure about it for a girl tho I'm afraid. Just my opinion tho!

I picked Isabelle anyway xx

 

[Kirstin]

I like Isabelle but its getting so popular now

 

[kirstyloo82]

i really liked river, but oh said no, we ended up with winter, which i still think is lovely

 

[BlackBerry25]

Would you shorten Isabelle? I know someone who is named that but everyone calls her Bella.

 

[Katia-xO]

I've been to 3 christenings of Isabelle's since January! I love the name River, it flows really nicely with Syrett and even though it's unique, it's easy to spell so they won't have problems with people getting it wrong.

 

[Jemma_x]

i voted isabelle