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Alternatives to Isabella

Isabella is one of the classic baby names that are hugely popular right now — perhaps too popular for you. You may love Isabella for its femininity, multiple syllables, or Italian roots — maybe all three! — but be looking for a name that will make your daughter stand out from the crowd.

Along with other -ella names such as Gabriella and Annabella, other alternatives to Isabella in the US Top 500 include Alessandra, Arabella, Aurora, Camilla, Eliana, Francesca, Luciana, and Valentina. Popular names in Italy that mimic Isabella’s qualities include Ginevra, Chiara, Vittoria, and Alessia.

There are a lot of things to love about Isabella, although its popularity among Americans may not be one of them. If you adore Isabella but want something more distinctive, consider one of these alternate baby names.

Ariana

Meaning: most holy

Origin:Italian variation of Ariadne, Greek
626
Engracia

Meaning: endowed with God's grace

Origin:Spanish from Latin
5679
Allegra

Meaning: joyous

Origin:Italian
641
Astoria The meaning of Astoria is theorized to mean ...
Origin:Place name
704
Giovanna Giovanna is the Italian version of the Engli...
Origin:Italian, feminine variation of Giovanni
1768
Olympia

Meaning: from Mount Olympus

Origin:Greek
683
Eleanora Eleanora is of Latin origin and it is tradit...
Origin:Latinate form of Eleanor, meaning unknown
727
Marietta

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Italian diminutive of Maria
1916
Estella

Meaning: star

Origin:Latinate form of Estelle
658
Ginevra

Meaning: white shadow, white wave

Origin:Italian variation of Guinevere
930
Rosalia The name Rosalia is of Latin origins and the...
Origin:Spanish, Latin ceremonial name
1303
Belen The meaning of Belen is 'house of bread' and...
Origin:Spanish place name
1475
Milana

Meaning: from Milan

Origin:Italian
2185
Emmanuelle

Meaning: God is with us

Origin:French, feminine variation of Emanuel
2063
Celestina

Meaning: heavenly

Origin:Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
1716
Bibiana

Meaning: life

Origin:Latin
2589
Eliora

Meaning: the Lord is my light

Origin:Hebrew
729
Giuliana

Meaning: youthful

Origin:Italian variation of Juliana
2452
Leonora The meaning of Leonora is 'the other energy'...
Origin:Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown
404
Clarissa

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Elaboration of Clara
707