Isabella’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Isabella
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Isabella. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Isabella's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella is a Latinate form of Isabel, itself a Spanish form of Elizabeth, ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheba. Behind the Name notes that medieval queens across Europe bore the name, including Isabella of Castile. Wikipedia says Isabella has been used in the Anglosphere since the 1700s and became especially popular for Hispanic girls in the United States in recent decades as well.
Isabella nicknames and other forms
Bella, Belle, Izzy and Isa are the everyday short forms, and Behind the Name also lists Bell, Isi and Issy. Because Isabella belongs to the Elizabeth family, it can share cousins such as Eliza, Ellie and Lisa, though most Isabellas stick with Bella or Izzy.
Some famous Isabellas
Isabella of Castile ruled jointly with Ferdinand and sponsored Columbus’s 1492 voyage. Isabella Rossellini, daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, has worked as an actress, model and filmmaker. And Isabella Bird was a 19th-century English explorer and writer who rode through the Rocky Mountains and reported from Asia.
Isabella through the decades
Isabella exploded in the 21st century. US Social Security data has it 169th in the 1990s, 7th in the 2000s and 4th in the 2010s, when more than 170,000 American girls were named Isabella. So most Isabellas today are still children, teens or young adults.
Did you know?
Isabel and Isabella are the same name in different clothes: Isabel is the older Spanish form, and Isabella is the Italian and Latinate version that American parents flocked to after 1990. Both forms still mean the same thing as Elizabeth.
Gift ideas for an Isabella
- For a new baby. Isabella is a top-five name, so this makes a timely keepsake.
- For a traveler. Maps and journals, in honor of explorer Isabella Bird.
- For a film fan. Reviews and stills, for a name shared with Isabella Rossellini.
- For a history buff. Notes on queens and voyages, for Isabella of Castile.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Isabella is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Isabella on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Isabella’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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