which do you prefer?

[ditsydoll]

Ella Rose

Scarlett Rose

[ThedementedPenguin]

Oh that's a very tough choice for me. They are both gorgeous names.

I think for me it would be Ella Rose.

But it is a tough choice.

[Gwennan]

Tough one - both are pretty names but Ella is ubiquitous and Scarlett Rose sounds a bit twee. I would use a different middle name with Scarlett (one that isn't a noun) as Scarlett Rose sounds a bit like a description.

[ditsydoll]

Thanks ladies, I can't actually think of a middle name for scarlett other than rose. Any ideas?

[JiltedJohnsJulie]

Scarlett rose for me.

[poppydaisy]

Ella is a little overused round here, I'm afraid. Scarlett is more interesting but always makes me think of a little scar.... So I'm not that keen on either, sorry.

[forevergreek]

I think With Ella rose they same length and syllables can sound a hit choppy

What about:
Eliana rose
Elisa rose

Ella rosemary
Ella something rose

I know a few children called Scarlett rose. So it's v common combination I that bothers you

Scarlett theodora
Scarlett iris
Scarlett elsa

Scarlett does make me think Scarlett fever though! Sorry..

[AngelaCatalano]

Prefer Scarlett too. Also Stella and Serena if you're interested in other S names. Don't think Scarlett Rose is great. How about
Scarlett Jane or Scarlett Hope?

[ThedementedPenguin]

My friend called her daughter Scarlett Jane which I think it's very nice.

[ThedementedPenguin]

X post. Great minds :)

[DontmindifIdo]

Prefer Scarlett, but not with Rose, agree it sounds like a discription!

Alternative middle names that work with Scarlett:
Scarlett Ruth
Scarlett Grace
Scarlett Hope
Scarlett Jane
Scarlett Marie

[ditsydoll]

Thanks for the advice ladies, would Scarlett Ava sound ok? Our surname is a common 3 syllable surname.

[HouseOfBears]

Scarlett Ava is lovely. Heaps nicer than Rose. As long as your surname doesn't start with a D!

[pinkyredrose]

Scarlett Rose is lovely. Ella is so popular, Scarlett is a bit different.

[pinkyredrose]

Scarlett Ava makes me think of Scarlett anus, 'red anus'. sorry

[PuffPants]

Why can nobody think of any middle name other than Rose these days? Get yourself a baby names book OP.

[almostanotherday]

Scarlet hope is nice

Elina rose I like if thats any good for you?

[pinkyredrose]

I think Rose is a beautiful name. At least it's not as common as May/Mae!!

[Rhubarbgarden]

I prefer Ella despite its popularity. I really dislike Scarlett.

[mrstowers]

Aren't Scarlett and Rose both the colour red?

[FranglaisMaman]

Ella Rose (as RG said, despite its popularity)

[massagegirl]

People can think of other middle names puff but rose is very pretty and goes with a lot. I think they are all nice names op, depends if you are planning on calling her by full name or mainly first name. I really like Scarlett, good strong female name but pretty. No need to buy a name book when you can come here for advise!

[ditsydoll]

Thanks everyone. I'm still stuck on which to choose, maybe we will have to wait and see what baby looks more like when he/she arrives. I may never have to choose as we already have a boys name. I am aware that scarlett rose basically means red rose but I don't think that's the worst thing in the world and I never even really use my middle name. The only thing putting me off scarlett is if anyone shortens it to scar. X

[BabyRoger]

I prefer Scarlett too - although Ella is nice.

Scarlet Iris or Scarlett Grace is lovely.

[GW297]

Ella Rose is beautiful.

[raisah]

Ella Rose
Eliza Rose
I know of 4 Scarlett's, Ella not so popular round my way
Selina Rose
Serena Rose